The College Board Assessment Leadership Program is a two-year program designed to train the next generation of assessment leaders and specialists in education. You will join an inaugural class of Assessment Fellows in a two-year fellowship program at the premier assessment organization in the country. Through this program, Fellows will develop skills in all aspects of assessment design.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum and Assessment Team (80+ staff) supports College Board in serving more than seven million students a year as they prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — specifically through the AP Program. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. With more than 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas, we are committed to promoting innovation, equity, and excellence for generations of students.
AP’s Curriculum and Assessment team ensures that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills.
Assessment Fellows are full-time, paid employees and are eligible for College Board benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance. The position is remote and reports to Senior Director, AP Curriculum and Assessment for the duration of the one-year fellowship term with a second-year renewal option.
Fellows in other College Board departments of have gone on to pursue leadership roles at mission-driven organizations, like Guild Education, the Gates Foundation, Mathematica, Education Trust, and Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as well as to high impact roles within the College Board.
The Assessment Fellow, AP Government and Politics will be directly managed and supported by the Senior Director of AP Curriculum and Assessment, who is responsible for managing the AP Assessment Fellow Program. Additionally, the Assessment Fellow will contribute to and be supported by the College Board’s History/Social Science department, which includes history, art history, human geography, government and politics, economics, business, African American studies, and Seminar. This department is currently made up of 24 people supporting 12 courses in the AP portfolio.
The Curriculum and Assessment Department prioritizes coaching and development – you will receive significant opportunities for challenge and growth from an experienced manager on the AP Curriculum and Assessment team. Your experience includes:
About Our Benefits and Compensation
College Board offers a strong compensation and benefits package that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education.
Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement benefits with a generous matching program, and more.
We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact. The salary range for a new employee in this position is $56,000 to $95,000. The salary offer of an individual candidate within this range is specific to their location and qualifications.
As a self-sustaining non-profit organization with global impact, College Board offers a job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive!
College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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