School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Los Angeles, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

School Test Administrators administer computer-based assessments to students in person at schools and support the related school coordination, data collection, and administrative work. They contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or arrange assessment logistics. They 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, and tracking parental permission results, communications, and logistics updates. They travel to assigned local or regional school sites, with occasional overnight travel possible, and report progress and problems to their supervisor during weekly calls or as needed. The role uses an RTI laptop and other project equipment to enter information into web-based systems, view electronic reports, send and receive email, and set up Chromebooks and access points. Administrators read text verbatim from paper and computer documents, transmit data promptly after student sessions, meet project deadlines, maintain accurate records, submit time and expense reports, and attend virtual team meetings. They are responsible for the care and return of issued equipment and for safeguarding participant incentives, equipment, and project materials. All work must be completed professionally while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of acquired information.

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.
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, 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 arrange assessment logistics.
Collect confidential information and administer standardized questionnaires.
Meet with local principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Manage administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing 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 into 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 the computer.
Transmit data promptly after student sessions.
Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports.
Assume responsibility for the proper use and care of project-issued equipment and return it when the assignment ends or when requested.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, issued equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
Complete required activities professionally while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of acquired information.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Attend scheduled virtual meetings with other project team members.