Director, SAT Suite Instructional Strategy and Resource Systems

Director, SAT Suite Instructional Strategy and Resource Systems College Board - CRA Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team The SAT Suite Program Access team leads the national strategy, implementation, and partner engagement efforts supporting states and districts administering the SAT Suite of Assessments. As digital transformation accelerates, our work increasingly centers on scalable systems, strong district partnerships, and effective implementation models that ensure every student benefits from high-quality assessment insights. The Program Access team will partner closely with the Partner Success team, who own the day-to-day relationships with state accountability contract customers, to determine the needs and provide scalable support of those states in addition to districts. As part of the K-12 SAT Suite Program Management & Partner Success team, we enable customer success, reinforce the value of the SAT Suite, and strengthen College Board’s partnership with critical customers. About the Opportunity The Director, SAT Suite Instructional Strategy & Resource Systems is responsible for defining how the SAT Suite translates into high-impact classroom practice at scale. You will own the instructional vision for national implementation - connecting assessment data to actionable teaching strategies and ensuring that every educator interaction with the SAT Suite is coherent, relevant, and effective. This role brings together Digital SAT, Skills Insight™, the Educator Question Bank, and state standards into a unified instructional ecosystem, enabling educators to move seamlessly from insight to action. You will architect and lead scalable systems that ensure instructional resources are modular, high-quality, and continuously aligned to evolving product and enterprise priorities. Operating at the intersection of product, research, and program strategy, you will set the standard for instructional excellence - translating complexity into clarity and building durable systems that drive measurable impact. Reporting to the Senior Director, SAT Suite Program Access & Instructional Impact, you will shape the instructional foundation that underpins national implementation, ensuring that every resource, tool, and touchpoint advances educator effectiveness and expands student opportunity. In this role, you will: Own Instructional Vision & Strategy (≈25%) Define and drive a clear instructional vision that measurably improves how the SAT Suite shapes classroom practice across states and districts Establish strategy to translate assessment insights into changes in instructional decision-making, teacher practice, and student outcomes Ensure instructional strategy leads to increased adoption and effective use of SAT Suite data, particularly in historically underserved communities Hold accountability for achieving a coherent educator experience that results in consistent, high-quality instructional implementation across contexts Drive Adoption Through Scalable Instructional Systems (≈30%) Own the end-to-end effectiveness of the SAT Suite instructional ecosystem, ensuring it drives meaningful educator action and sustained usage—not just resource availability Design and refine systems that lead to differentiated but actionable implementation pathways, resulting in increased partner uptake and depth of use Ensure systems enable educators to efficiently translate SAT data into instructional adjustments, improving instructional alignment and student readiness outcomes Eliminate fragmentation by driving a unified system that increases usability, reduces friction, and leads to higher rates of educator engagement and repeat use Own Quality Standards that Influence Instructional Practice (≈20%) Define and uphold clear expectations so that instructional materials are consistently used to inform teaching decisions, rather than merely accessed. Ensure all frameworks and resources directly support educator actions (e.g., planning, reteaching, differentiation) that improve student performance Drive consistency and clarity across educator-facing materials so educators can reliably apply SAT insights without additional interpretation or support Hold accountability for quality as measured by impact on instructional shifts, not just completion or distribution of materials Lead Governance, Alignment, and Continuous Impact (≈25%) Own outcomes related to the relevance, timeliness, and effectiveness of instructional materials, ensuring they drive partner action aligned to product and GTM priorities Establish governance processes that enable faster, higher-quality decision-making and ensure materials lead to measurable improvements in partner implementation Partner cross-functionally to ensure instructional systems influence product usage, field enablement, and partner success metrics—not operate as standalone resources Ensure coherence across the ecosystem results in increased partner execution (e.g., aligned use of Digital SAT, Skills Insight™, Question Bank) and reduced duplication in practice Use adoption data, educator behavior, and partner outcomes to continuously prioritize and drive the highest-impact improvements About You M.S. degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering training programs and content 5+ years of experience in instructional strategy, curriculum design, K–12 assessment implementation, or education systems leadership Expertise in authoring and publishing systems, including Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, and across Adobe Creative Cloud to create multimedia solutions is required Proven capabilities to develop complex learning materials, including simulations, JavaScript extensions, and multimedia Expertise in instructional technologies is required; operational experience with LMS technologies and capability to maintain expertise with emerging technologies and standards, xAPI, cmi5 Experience implementing ADA Section 508/WCAG accessibility requirements in training programs Outstanding professional writing and verbal communication skills Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse set of colleagues, across functions and divisions Strong project management skills Excellent written communication and executive-level presentation skills Commitment to educational equity and improving outcomes for students nationwide The ability to travel 4-8 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business Exceptional candidates can effectively speak to: Expertise in instructional strategy, assessment-aligned systems, or educator-facing product ecosystems with 10–12+ years leading complex, cross-functional work Demonstrated experience building scalable instructional frameworks or resource systems and deep understanding of assessment-to-instruction alignment and data-informed teaching practices Experience leading cross-functional alignment across product, design, and field teams with strong systems-thinking skills and ability to design modular, repeatable frameworks All roles at College Board require: A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Authorization to work in the United States for any employer Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort 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 receiving timely, 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 About Our Process  Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: 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 At College 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. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation The hiring range for this role is $80,000 - $135,000 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 offer upfront rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. #li-remote #li-dr1 College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org. Clearing a path for all students to own their future. At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work. Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed. Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate. Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar. Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer: Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters A team that invests in your development and success Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More. 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