Traveling School Test Administrator - Part Time

RTI International•Remote,

18d

About The Position

Traveling School Test Administrators travel to assigned regions and schools throughout the United States, including overnight travel when required. They coordinate with school and district personnel, discuss study participation and assessment logistics, and administer computer-based assessments and standardized questionnaires to students in person. The role involves collecting confidential information, tracking permissions and communications, managing travel and project logistics, and reporting progress and issues to a supervisor. Administrators use project-issued technology to enter and transmit data, establish connectivity, and troubleshoot technical issues. They must safeguard project materials and equipment, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, submit time and expense reports, and complete all activities professionally while preserving the integrity and confidentiality of information. The position requires availability for the full training and data collection period and may involve air travel, varied weather conditions, and work after dark.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience directly or indirectly related to teaching, working with children in schools, or field interviewing.
Comfort working in a school setting and in all types of neighborhoods.
Effective spoken communication and listening skills.
Fluency in English, including 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 tablets, laptops, Chromebooks, and other associated equipment such as 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 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

Travel throughout the United States to assigned regions and schools, including overnight travel when required.
Meet with principals or district personnel as needed to gain cooperation.
Contact schools to discuss the study, answer questions, confirm participation, and review or establish assessment logistics.
Administer computer-based assessments to students in person and administer standardized questionnaires.
Collect confidential information and read text verbatim from paper documents and a computer.
Independently manage administrative duties, including conference calls and online training.
Manage travel logistics.
Track parental permission results, communications with school coordinators, and logistics updates.
Report progress and problems to a supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
Use project-issued laptops and other equipment to enter information in web-based systems, view electronic reports, and send and receive email.
Set up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot technical issues.
Transmit data promptly after student sessions.
Adhere to project deadlines and maintain accurate progress and administrative records.
Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment.
Safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft, and return issued equipment when required.
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all acquired information and complete required activities professionally.
Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
Attend virtually scheduled meetings with other project team members.