School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Detroit, MI

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or establish assessment logistics. They collect confidential information, administer standardized questionnaires, and meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation. Administrators independently manage project duties, including conference calls, online training, travel logistics, school-site visits, and tracking parental permissions and communications with school coordinators. They report progress and problems to their supervisor, use RTI-issued equipment and web-based systems, set up Chromebooks and access points, troubleshoot technical issues, and transmit data promptly after student sessions. The role requires meeting project deadlines, maintaining accurate records and reports, protecting confidential information and project materials, taking legal responsibility for issued equipment, and submitting timely and accurate time and expense reports. Administrators attend scheduled virtual team meetings and complete all required activities professionally. Travel to assigned local or regional school sites is required, with occasional overnight travel and possible air travel. The position may involve working in various weather conditions and after dark.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching, and/or working with children in schools.
Comfort working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
Effective communication skills through speech and listening.
Fluency in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Availability for the entire training and data collection period.
Ability to successfully complete training.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable personal automobile available for business use.
Comfort using an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and associated equipment such as Chromebooks and internet routers.
Competence with internet and computer applications.
Access to a password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmission and administrative responsibilities.
Ability to keep project information confidential.
Ability to travel, including overnight as required.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if traveling by air for business.
Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark.

Nice To Haves

Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoys interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet deadlines.
Computer skills, particularly email and internet proficiency.

Responsibilities

Administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools.
Contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or set up assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Manage administrative duties independently, including conference calls and online training.
Travel to assigned local or regional school sites and manage travel logistics; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logistics updates.
Report progress and problems to the supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
Use an RTI laptop and other project equipment for project activities, including entering information in web-based systems, viewing electronic reports, and sending and receiving email.
Set up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot technical issues.
Read text verbatim from paper documents and a computer.
Transmit data promptly after student sessions.
Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
Assume full and legal responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft, and return issued equipment at the end of the TIMSS assignment or when requested.
Complete required activities professionally while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of acquired information.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other project team members.