School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Carlisle, IA

17d

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support the study's coordination and logistics. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or arrange assessment logistics; collect confidential information; administer standardized questionnaires; and meet with principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation. Administrators independently manage project duties, including conference calls, online training, travel logistics, recordkeeping, and communications with school coordinators. They travel to assigned local or regional school sites, with occasional overnight travel and possible air travel. They use project-issued equipment and web-based systems to enter information, view reports, send and receive email, set up Chromebooks and access points, troubleshoot technical issues, and promptly transmit data after student sessions. The role requires reading text verbatim from paper and computer documents, tracking parental permissions and project logistics, reporting progress and problems to a supervisor, meeting deadlines, and submitting accurate time and expense reports. Administrators are responsible for the proper care and return of issued equipment and for safeguarding participant incentives and project materials. They must conduct all activities professionally and protect the integrity and confidentiality of information. The position includes virtually scheduled meetings with the project team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to field interviewing, data collection, teaching, or working with children in schools.
Comfort working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
Effective speaking and listening communication skills.
Fluency in English in 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 project-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.
Have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if air travel is required.
Willingness to work in various 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, especially 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 arrange assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online training.
Travel to assigned local or regional school sites; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Manage travel logistics.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and updates related to logistics.
Report progress and problems to the supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
Use a project-issued laptop and web-based systems for project activities, including entering information, 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.
Promptly transmit data after student sessions.
Adhere to project deadlines and maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials, and return issued equipment at the end of the 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.