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The Associate Director, AP Assessment Production at College Board will lead the development and certification of AP Exams, collaborating with content teams and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality assessments.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include overseeing finalization and delivery of AP Exams, managing production schedules, validating content, and supporting documentation processes.

Skills: Required skills include strong coding experience, advanced Excel proficiency, exceptional communication, and a passion for education.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include 3 years of project management experience, familiarity with technology platforms, and coding proficiency in languages such as SAS, R, or Python.

Location: This is a fully remote role with the option for hybrid work for candidates near College Board offices.

Compensation: $56000 - $90000 / Annually

Associate Director, AP Assessment Production

College Board – AP&I

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

Type: This is a full-time position

About the Team

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 team is part of the broader Assessment Production Strategy and Operations Team and is comprised of 4 professionals with expertise in a variety of domains that are integral to the production of AP Exam content.

To support the continued production of high-quality assessments, the AP Program is looking to fill the role of Associate Director, AP Assessment Production.

 About the Opportunity  

The Associate Director, AP Assessment Production will play an integral role in the AP Assessment Production lifecycle, ensuring that all AP Exams are authored with a robust review process and finalized according to detailed specifications. The Associate Director, AP Assessment Production will work closely with AP content teams, project managers overseeing specific course assessment production efforts, and College Board Psychometrics to manage the exam build and certification process that safeguards the integrity and fidelity of AP Exams for all students while balancing the needs and priorities of the numerous stakeholders involved.

As Associate Director, AP Assessment Production, you are a crucial member of the cross-functional team building and delivering AP Exams. You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong coding experience and advanced Excel skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for education. Known for exceptional communication and collaboration, you excel in fast-paced environments, efficiently managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on process and creative problem-solving under tight deadlines.

In this role, you will:

Oversee finalization, certification, and downstream delivery of AP Exams (60%)

Work with content and technical teams to certify that all AP Exam forms have been developed and will be delivered according to defined processes and specifications
Develop and manage schedules that prioritize downstream hand-off efforts, escalating issues as needed to ensure project deadlines are met, while maintaining accuracy
Facilitate final content validation processes for digital AP Exams, as needed
Coordinate hand-off of finalized AP Exams to downstream delivery systems and print vendors, as appropriate, in accordance with the overall AP Exam plan

Oversee specifications for AP Exam authoring and key (20%)

Ensure accurate and timely set up of templates and data pathways for all AP courses and item types in relevant College Board exam authoring and delivery systems
Monitor relevant technology roadmaps to ensure planned feature development and deploys align with program needs and schedules

Support documentation development and management (20%)

Collaborate with the broader Operations team to revise and/or maintain certification processes and documentation, including job aides, checklists, and submission reports
Collaborate with the broader AP Assessment Production team to document and iterate on current work management practices and associated documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents
Share recommendations for process and tool improvements on an ongoing basis

 About You 

You are:

Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong follow-through and operational discipline.
Thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments with the ability to adapt quickly to change.
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate challenges and prioritize effectively.
Leverage systems and routines to drive efficiency and maximize productivity.
Committed to delivering excellent customer service and fostering positive stakeholder collaboration.
Coding experience and advanced proficiency in Excel.
Continuously seek opportunities to streamline, improve, and automate processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships across all levels and collaborate effectively across functions.
Comfortable with ambiguity, adept problem solver, and quick to take initiative on unfamiliar tasks.
Experience in Operations and or Project Management, preferably in the education industry
Demonstrated accountability and ownership in delivering results in high-pressure settings.
Passionate about expanding educational and career opportunities for students.
Willing and able to travel domestically 1–2 times per quarter.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Candidates Have:

Experience developing and working with technology platforms
A minimum of 3 years in project management
Experience with Microsoft Office programs, with an emphasis on MS Word and Excel
One to three years of demonstratedproficiency coding (SAS, R, or Python preferred)

About Our Process

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
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.

About Our Benefits and Compensation

College Board 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 fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.

The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $56,000-$90,000.CollegeBoard differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portionof this range in which you can expect a salary.

Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this 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, tuition assistance, 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
Once you’ve hit the six-month mark at the College Board, we'll contribute double the amount you put in your TIAA retirement plan each year, up to 10% of your annual salary
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.

About Our Culture 

Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines: 

We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year 
We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard
We are a dynamic hybrid team, giving staff members the choice to either be fully remote or hybrid if they live close to a College Board office. Hybrid employees go into offices every Tuesday and Wednesday

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