Executive Director, AP Assessment Production Management

<div><p><b><span>Executive Director, AP Assessment Production Management</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>College Board<span> </span></span><span>–</span><span><span> </span></span></b><span><span>AP&I</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Location:</span></b><span><span> </span><span>This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the<span> </span></span><span>option</span><span><span> </span>of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)</span><span>. </span></span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Role Type</span></b><span><span>: </span><span>T</span><span>his is a full-time position</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><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. The AP program is rapidly expanding its development of instructional and assessment products under the leadership of the growing Assessment Production team. This role would oversee the Assessment Production<span> </span></span><span>Management</span><span><span> </span>Team and is </span><span>comprised</span><span> of 2</span><span>0+</span><span> professionals<span> </span></span><span>overseeing the end-to-end<span> </span></span><span>production</span><span><span> </span>and process management of insourced AP exam development.</span><span>  </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><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 Executive Director, AP Assessment Production Management is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the end-to-end process management of insourced AP exam development across 40+ courses, ensuring the relia</span><span>ble, on-time delivery of high-quality assessment forms at scale. This role sits at the center of a complex, cross-functional ecosystem, serving as a key operational and strategic partner to<span> </span></span><span>senior leadership on AP Production &<span> </span></span><span>Delivery, AP</span><span><span> </span>Curriculum & Assessment, and other senior leaders</span><span><span> </span>to drive alignment, execution, and continuous improvement during a period of rapid growth and transformation in the AP Program.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>T</span><span>he Executive Director is accountable for building and sustaining an integrated pr</span><span>oduction</span><span><span> </span>m</span><span>anagement ecosystem that enables<span> </span></span><span>visibility</span><span>, coordination, and control across<span> </span></span><span>a multitude of interdependent workflows and deliverables. This includes designing scalable systems, tools, and processes that support multiple production modalities and position the organization for full insourcing, increased volume, and future portfolio expansion, while balancing immediate delivery demands with long-term operational resilience.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><div><p><b><span>In this role, you will:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Assessment Production Delivery<span> </span></span></b><span><span>(</span><span>40</span><span>%)</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead end-to-end delivery of insourced AP Exam production across<span> </span></span><span>40</span><span>+ courses, ensuring 130+ forms are completed on time and within established windows aligned to the annual administration dates</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Oversee large-scale<span> </span></span><span>production and</span><span><span> </span>process management across thousands of items,<span> </span></span><span>maintaining</span><span><span> </span>quality, timelines, and operational rigor</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive prioritization and resolution of ~6,000+ assessment items, proactively<span> </span></span><span>identifying</span><span><span> </span>risks and removing barriers to production</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Oversee execution across multiple production models (digital, print, hybrid, accommodated), ensuring continuous improvement and operational effectiveness</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Serve as a primary partner to senior leaders (e.g., Curriculum & Assessment Department Heads), ensuring alignment, visibility, and execution across the portfolio of AP courses</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Assessment Production Operations and Infrastructure<span> </span></span></b><span><span>(</span><span>3</span><span>0</span><span>%)</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design and implement scalable processes, tools, and operating models to support a fully insourced assessment production function</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and manage an integrated pro</span><span>cess<span> </span></span><span>management ecosystem enabling visibility across 10,000+ workflow steps and deliverables</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Proactively assess and manage dependencies on cross-functional team capacity, driving alignment on priorities, surfacing constraints, and ensuring realistic, achievable production commitments</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Own and operationalize a clear role clarity and accountability framework across Director, Senior Director, and Executive Director levels, ensuring work is executed at the<span> </span></span><span>appropriate level</span><span><span> </span>and aligned to defined ownership expectations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Team Leadership</span><span><span> </span></span></b><span><span>(</span><span>3</span><span>0</span><span>%) </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead a team of<span> </span></span><span>20+ team members</span><span><span> </span>that<span> </span></span><span>is responsible for</span><span><span> </span></span><span>course-level end-to-end pro</span><span>duction</span><span><span> </span>and process management of insourced AP exam<span> </span></span><span>development</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead a manager-of-managers structure, providing strategic oversight to Senior Directors and empowering high-performing teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure you: </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Set vision and priorities for the team,<span> </span></span><span>track</span><span><span> </span>and mange progress to goals, and provide coaching and support to ensure team members meet and exceed goals, remain engaged, and contribute meaningfully to our mission</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Cultivate an inclusive and high-achieving culture that enables all team members to live out College<span> </span></span><span>Board’s</span><span><span> </span></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><span> </span>effectively</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bring proven leadership experience and consistently embody College<span> </span></span><span>Board’s</span><span><span> </span></span></span><a href="https://careers.collegeboard.org/what-guides-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>Manager Expectations</span></u></a><span><span><span> </span>in your work</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>About You</span></b><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span> To qualify for this role, you must have:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated success leading high-stakes, multi-year operational transformations at scale</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience using innovative thinking and data to inform decisions and actions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated fluency with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, applying them strategically to inform<span> </span></span><span>multiyear project planning</span><span>, while modeling effective and responsible use of AI to empower Assessment Production<span> </span></span><span>Management</span><span><span> </span>leaders and teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong people leader with experience managing senior managers and cross-functional teams</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exceptional communication, influence, and systems-thinking skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience working with digital assessment platforms, content production pipelines, or regulated delivery environments strongly preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The ability to travel 6-8 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Exceptional candidates can effectively speak to: </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>7-10 years of experience in assessment development, product<span> </span></span><span>development</span><span><span> </span>and/or program management in the EdTech space</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A strategic and inclusive leadership style: you set clear priorities, build effective team structures, plan for future needs, and foster a culture of belonging</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>;<span> </span></span><span>Master’s</span><span><span> </span>degree preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>All roles at College Board require:</span></b><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>Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with 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><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span>, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success</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><b><span>About Our Process  </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Application review will begin<span> </span></span><span>immediately</span><span><span> </span>and will continue until the position is filled. This role 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></span><span>the</span><span><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><span> </span>may vary, it generally<span> </span></span><span>includes:</span><span><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></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What We Offer</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>At<span> </span></span><span>College</span><span><span> </span>Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.<span> </span></span><span>We’re</span><span><span> </span>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><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The hiring range for this role is<span> </span></span><span>$136,000 - $195,000.<span> </span></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 at the College Board</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted 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><div><p></p><p><span><span>You’ll</span><span><span> </span>have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what<span> </span></span><span>it’s</span><span><span> </span>like to work at<span> </span></span><span>College</span><span><span> </span>Board throughout your hiring process. Check out<span> </span></span><span>our</span><span><span> </span></span></span><a href="https://careers.collegeboard.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>careers page</span></u></a><span><span><span> </span>for<span> </span></span><span>more.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p>#LI-Remote</p><p>#LI-MW1</p></div>

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