Senior Director, Process Strategy & Architectur...

<div><p><b><span>External</span><span> title</span><span>: </span></b><b><span>Senior Director, Process Strategy & Architecture - AP Assessment</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Internal </span><span>title: </span></b><span>Senior Director, AP Assessment Process Strategy</span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>College Board - API</span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>Location: This is a fully remote role</span><span>. Candidates who live near CB offices have the </span><span>option</span><span> of</span><span> being f</span><span>u</span><span>lly remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Type: This is a full-time position</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About the Team</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. With almost 40 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. </span></span><span><span>The AP program is rapidly expanding </span><span>its develo</span><span>pment of instructional and assessment products under the leadership of the growing Assessment Production team. The cross-functional team consists of professionals with </span><span>expertise</span><span> in a variety of domains that are integral to the production of AP Exam content.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>To support the continued production of high-quality assessments, the AP Program is looking to fill the role of </span></span><b><span>Senior Director, AP Assessment Process Strategy.</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About the Opportunity </span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>The </span></span><b><span>Senior Director, AP Assessment Process Strategy</span></b><span><span> will play an integral role in the AP Assessment Production lifecycle, providing cross-functional integration and oversight for the many teams that contribute to the complex work of authoring, </span><span>finalizing</span><span>, and deploying AP Exams. This process-m</span><span>inded leade</span><span>r will balance strategic planning for the short-term and the long-term, leveraging data to </span><span>identify</span><span> and troubleshoot potential risks and ensuring the 150+ team members who contribute to the development of AP Exams are appropriately resourced to deliver the flawless work expected by AP teachers and students.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>As </span></span><b><span>Senior Director, AP Assessment Process Strategy</span></b><span><span>, you are a crucial member of the 40+ member production team building and delivering AP Exams for 38+ AP subjects. You are a collaborative, insightful, and highly motivated professional, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for educational </span><span>opportunity</span><span>. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are creative with solutioning on tight timelines.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><i><span>In this role, you will:</span></i><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><div><p><b><span>Oversee cross-functional operational processes essential to the production of AP Exams (60%)</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead the design and implementation of standardized processes across teams to enhance operatio</span><span>nal eff</span><span>iciency and effectiveness. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Work with various content and production teams to develop and deploy metrics to estimate and monitor team/individual capacity throughout the authoring and finalization workflow across 38 AP Exam subjects</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop a multi-year production strategy </span></span><span><span>that meets the diverse process and schedule needs of the full AP Exam portfolio in concert with ongoing assessment </span><span>tech</span><span>nology development</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Facilitate cataloguing and integration of gold source AP Exam components that must be easily accessible across multiple teams and </span><span>tech</span><span>nology platforms</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Guide the growth of team and </span><span>tech</span><span>nological capabilities to increase the efficacy and efficiency of AP Exam production (20%)</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Refine the tools and processes that undergird the 2-year production process for AP Exams to increase clarity, collaboration, and confidence in navigating changes </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Improve the substance and organization of key process documentation and create an intuitive and comprehensive resource library for internal stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop, refine, and execute a robust training strategy for crucial cross-functional work processes for the 150+ team members contributing to the production of AP Exams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Ensure all AP assessment team members have access to high-quality scholarly resources (20%)</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead</span><span> the development of </span><span>a</span><span>n</span><span> </span><span>internal</span><span> research library for</span><span> AP, </span><span>establi</span><span>shing</span><span> integrations with major research services and course-specific publications</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop a robust roll-out and training program to ensure all key stakeholders can access and </span><span>leverage</span><span> </span><span>appropriate research</span><span> resources</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About You</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>You have:</span></i><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor's degree in business or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>7–10 years of experience in strategic planning, product, program, or project management, ideally in education</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiar with production environments and comfortable navigating complex workflows</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Tech</span><span>nically fluent—able to spot opportunities for automation and partner with product and </span><span>tech</span><span> teams to shape solutions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Skilled at documenting and translating process and system needs</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Highly organized, process-oriented, and outcomes-focused</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong communicator and collaborator; able to build trust across teams and levels</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The ability to travel </span><span>6-8</span><span> times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Authorization to work in the United States</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>All roles at College Board require: </span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Authorization to work in the United States for any employer</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in Microsoft Suite Tools (or a willingness to learn)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging </span><span>tech</span><span>nologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Evidence of skills and mindsets required to live out College Board’s </span></span><a href="https://careers.collegeboard.org/what-guides-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>Operating Principles</span></u></a><span><span>, no</span><span>tably:</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A commitment to </span></span><b><span>candid, </span><span>timely</span><span>, respectful feedback </span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A </span></span><b><span>learner orientation </span></b><span><span>and an </span></span><b><span>openness to ideas</span></b><span><span> and diverse perspectives</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The ability to </span></span><b><span>push for excellence</span></b><span><span> through data-informed decision-making, iterative learning, external </span><span>benchmarking</span><span> and </span></span><b><span>user-inputs</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong </span></span><b><span>problem-solving skills</span></b><span><span>, including the ability to break down complex is</span><span>sues and id</span><span>entify clear paths forward</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A track record</span><span> of </span></span><b><span>prioritizing high-impact work</span></b><span><span>, simplifying complexity, </span></span><b><span>taking initiative,</span></b><span><span> and making decisions quickly with clarity of </span><span>purpos</span><span>e</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A habit of </span></span><b><span>collaborating across differences</span></b><span><span>, practicing empathy, and contributing to a culture of trust and shared success</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About Our Process  </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This </span><span>role</span><span> is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>While </span><span>the</span><span> </span></span><a href="https://careers.collegeboard.org/recruiting-process" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>hiring process</span></u></a><span><span> may vary, it generally </span><span>includes:</span><span> resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks</span><span>.  </span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>What We Offer</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>At </span><span>College</span><span> Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><i><span>A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation</span></i><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The hiring range for this role is $</span><span> 104,000 – 155,000</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles </span><span>at</span><span> the College Board.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We aim to make our best offer </span><span>upfront—rooted</span><span> in fairness, transparency, and market data.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>You’ll</span><span> have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what </span><span>it’s</span><span> like to work at </span><span>College</span><span> Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for </span><span>more</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p><p>#LI-remote</p><p>#LI-MD1</p></div></div>