School Administrator Jobs

About The Position

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 communication skills, including speaking and listening.
• 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 an RTI-issued tablet, laptop, and related equipment, including 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 required to travel by air.
• 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 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 a supervisor during weekly conference calls or as needed.
• Use an RTI laptop and project systems to enter information, view electronic reports, and send and receive email.
• Set up Chromebooks and access points to establish connectivity and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Read text verbatim from paper documents and computer screens.
• Promptly transmit data after student sessions.
• Meet project deadlines and maintain accurate progress and administrative records.
• Assume responsibility for the use and care of project-issued equipment, and safeguard and track participant incentives, equipment, and project materials against damage, loss, or theft.
• Return project-issued equipment at the end of the TIMSS assignment or when requested by a supervisor.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all information acquired.
• Submit timely and accurate time and expense reports.
• Attend scheduled virtual meetings with project team members.
• Be available throughout the training and data collection period and successfully complete required training.