Fast Facts
We are seeking a Senior Director for Evidence-based Learning and Leadership, who will translate educational research into practical learning experiences and resources for school leaders, focusing on evidence-informed decision-making.
Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing leadership convenings and learning experiences, managing program execution, coordinating with external partners, and enhancing access to instructional data for district leaders.
Skills: Applicants must possess deep instructional leadership experience, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to interpret evidence for educational practice.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience as a district instructional leader, expertise in teaching at the high school level, and a passion for leveraging emerging technologies in education.
Location: This is a remote position based in Virginia, with potential travel of 20% required.
Compensation: $108000 - $165000 / Annually
About the Team
The Evidence-Based Learning and Leadership Team brings together research, assessment, and instructionalexpertiseto help school system leaders make high-quality, evidence-informed decisions andtake action to improveteaching, learning, and student outcomes. The team designs and deliversconvenings, learning experiences, and practical tools that support leaders in interpreting evidence, navigating emerging challenges such as generative AI, and translating insight into instructional and system-level improvement. Housed within the Learning & Assessment Division, the team connectsCollegeBoard’s evidence base to real-world leadership practice.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Director, Evidence-Based Learning and Leadershipplaysa central rolein translating College Board’s learning, assessment, and research evidence into high-quality experiences, tools, and supports for school system leaders. This roleis responsible fordesigning and executingconvenings, leadership learning experiences, and practical resources that help leaders interpret evidence, make informed decisions, andtake action to improveteaching and learning.
The Senior Director brings deep instructional and leadership experience, strong facilitation and design skills, and a practical understanding of how district and school leadersoperatein complex, high-stakesenvironments. Working closely with the Vice President, this role ensures that the team’s work is rigorous, relevant, and grounded in real-world leadership practice.
In this role, you will:
Senior Instructional LeaderProgram Design and Delivery(50%)
- Lead thedesignofleadershipconvenings, learning experiences, and cohorts focused on evidence-based decision making in teaching, learning, coursework,careerreadinessand assessment.
- Ensure all experiences are practical, interactive, and directly applicable to leaders’ day-to-day work.
- Integrate emerging issues—such as generative AI—into leadership learning in a way that is grounded in instruction and learning.
- Developtools, frameworks, and resources thatdistrictleaders can usein their own context.
- Design and implement resources, training, and supports that strengthenCollege Board’sfield teams’ skills and confidence in engaging senior academic leaders.
- Collaboratewith College Board field and program teams to improve access andactionabilityof College Boardinstructionaldata and reports.
Execution and Operations(20%)
- Managethe end-to-end execution ofacademic and instructionalprograms andconvenings, including planning, facilitation, and follow-up.
- Coordinate timelines,logistics, and deliverables to ensure high-quality implementation.
- Gather and synthesize feedback to continuously improve offerings.
Vendor and Partner Management(20%)
- Manageday-to-dayrelationships with externalacademic and instructionalpartners and vendors (e.g., instructional support organizations, facilitators).
- Leverage partnerexpertiseto enable speed and scale whilemaintainingcoherenceand quality.
Collaboration and Internal Alignment(10%)
- Work closely with colleagues across Learning & Assessment, State and District Partnerships,programand other teams to ensure content accuracy and alignment.
- Support internal stakeholders by sharing insights and lessons learned from the field.
- Contribute to shaping the team’s approach as demand and scope evolve.
About You
To qualify for this role, you must have:
- Former district instructional leader, or equivalent role.
- Deep experience with teaching and learning, particularly at the high school level.
- Strong facilitation, adult learning, and instructional design skills.
- Experience designing and leading leadership learning experiences orconvenings.
- Comfort working with researchandassessment data, and other forms of evidence and translating them for practitioner audiences.
- Highly organized, execution-oriented, and able to manage multipleworkstreamssimultaneously.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and effective in ambiguous or evolving contexts.
- A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
- 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.
- Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
- A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receivingtimely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
- 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.
- A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to travel 20%
Exceptional candidates can effectively speak to:
- Experience supporting senior academic leaders within K–12 instructional systems, including at least five years in district, network, or intermediary roles focused on instructional design, professional learning, or academic systems improvement.How evidence and data informstrong designdecisions, including the use of participant feedback, usage data, and formative evaluation to continuously improvetrainings, cohorts, and learning supports.
- Translating strategy into execution, including experienceplanningand delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with clear timelines, materials, and deliverables.
- Designing learning experiences for senior academic leaders, grounded in evidence, adult learning principles, and the realities of district decision-making.
- Building internal capability at scale, including experience designing trainings, tools, and guidance that strengthen the ability of field teams to engage senior academicleaders.Theability to travel5-8times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.
About Our Process
- Application review will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
- Whilethehiring processmay vary, it generallyincludes: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.
What We Offer
AtCollegeBoard, 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’rea self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation
- The hiring range for this role is $108,000 - $165,000.
- Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
- We aim to make our best offerupfront—rootedinfairness, transparency, and market data.
- We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
You’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to work atCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check out ourcareerspage for more.
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