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Join the College Board as an Associate Director of Test Security, leading investigations into score validity and enhancing test security for assessments like the SAT and AP exams in a fully remote role.
Responsibilities: Lead investigations into potential score irregularities; analyze data forensics, maintain communication with stakeholders, and improve testing processes.
Skills: 5+ years of experience in investigations; strong analytical skills; exceptional communication; proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office tools.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; strategic thinking; ability to travel occasionally for business.
Location: Remote position based in Virginia, USA; may require occasional travel to College Board offices.
Compensation: $56000 - $90000 / Annually
Associate Director, Test Security, Score Validity
College Board – Risk Management– Test Security
Location: Fully Remote
This is a full-time position
About the Team
The Test Security team atCollegeBoard is a highly skilled group of 25professionals dedicated tomaintainingthe fairness and integrity of our assessments. Through innovative, data-driven policies and tools, we work to prevent, detect, and resolve security threats, ensuring the credibility of SAT and AP exam scores. As part of this mission, the Score Validity Team—comprising12teammembers—leads investigations into potential score irregularities and violations of our terms and conditions using advanced analytics and investigative techniques. We collaborate closely with internal teams, who provide essential support and infrastructure, and partner with external vendors to ensure comprehensive security measures and scalable solutions are in place prior to the administration of each exam.Together, we uphold the highest standards of test security, reinforcing the trust and reliability of our assessment programs.
About the Opportunity
As the Associate Director ofTest Security andScore Validity,you willleadinvestigations into student score validity, plagiarism, improper use of artificial intelligence, and test-day irregularities for theCollege Readiness Assessments (CRA)andAdvanced Placement (AP)exams. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure these investigations adhere to a structured, evidence-based process,determiningwhether there is substantial cause to question a student’s score. You will analyze statisticaland forensicevidence, review test-day reports, and examine test materials, while effectively communicating with students, parents, legal representatives, and educators to ensure fair resolutions. Additionally, your role involves enhancing policies, refining processes, and collaborating across teamsto strengthen test security standards.
In this role you will:
Investigations & Communications (80%)
- Analyze and investigate individual student score validity cases using data forensics, statistical analyses, test day reports, and interview findings. Maintain detailed andaccuraterecords of all investigations, ensuring thorough documentation of notes, findings, and communications.
- Ensuretimelyand thorough management of score validity investigations,maintainingclear and consistent communication with students, parents, educators, and representatives, and articulating investigation processes, evidence, and dispositions clearly to all stakeholders.
- Regularly review and provide feedback on policies, processes, and protocols related to score validity and testing irregularities, contributing to continuous improvement.
- Coordinate tasks across internal and external stakeholders, providing subject-matterexpertiseon test security investigations, and ensuring cohesive collaboration.
- Maintain robust communication with critical system and product owners within Test Security Operations to ensure coordination with Technology, Operations, and Program teams.
- Formulate and vet recommendations for score validity, plagiarism, and irregularity cases, handling sensitive data and urgent timelines with discretion.
- Track and report key performance metrics for operational test security functions, integrating data from internal teams and security vendors to support informed decision-making.
- Actively support the use of data forensics and algorithms to detect patterns of anomalous testing behavior,facilitatingfurther investigation.
Project Management (20%)
- Lead and manage projects related to test security investigations, ensuringtimelycompletion and alignment with strategic goals.
- Coordinate across teams for smooth execution of initiatives and clear stakeholder alignment.
- Allocate and manage resources effectively to meet project milestones.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and ensure staff are trainedonnew programsand initiatives.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, tasks, dependencies, and milestones, whileidentifyingand mitigating potential risks.
- Implement quality assurance processes, continuouslymonitorprogress, andmaintainthorough documentation and reporting.
About You
You have:
- 5+ years of experience in investigations or operational roles, with a strongtrack recordof managing complex cases.
- Self-starter mentality, with the ability to work independentlyand as a teamwhile meeting timelines and deliverables.
- Strong analytical andcritical thinking skills, including experience in data forensics, reporting, and case management tools.
- Exceptional communication skills, including attentive listening, confident speaking, clear writing, and effective presentation abilities.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across teams, building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic thinking and multitasking abilities, with high attention to detail and the capacity to plan across both shortand long-term timelines.
- Advancedproficiencyin Salesforce, cloud-based contact center solutions, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- The ability to travel 2-3 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
- Authorizationto work in the United States.
About Our Process
- Application review will beginimmediatelyand will continue until the position is filled
- While the hiring process may 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.
About Our Benefits and Compensation
CollegeBoard offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.
The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $56,000to $90,000.CollegeBoard differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow theportionof this range in which you can expect a salary.
Your salary will be carefullydeterminedbased on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles.CollegeBoard strives to provide our best offer up front based onthis criteria.
Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:
- A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuitionassistance, retirement benefits, and more
- Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
- A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.
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