Director, Unified State Strategy, Growth and Implementation, AP African American Studies at TheCollegeBoard in Springfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Director, Unified State Strategy (USS) - Growth and Implementation, AP African American Studies(Term role - 2 years)




College Board - State & District Partnerships




Location: Remote, with a preference of candidate living in California




Type:
This is a full-time term position that will last for 2 years from the start date.




About the Team



The Unified State Strategy (USS) team at the College Board is a dynamic unit within State and District Partnerships responsible for facilitating the development and execution of state strategy to meet divisional and organizational goals. The team provides leadership across the organization and aligns with internal and external partners to drive strategy to deliver access and opportunity to students and educators nationwide. State and District Partnerships (SDP), works to provide opportunities to students across K-12 and Higher Education, domestically and internationally, through promoting the use of College Board programs and services including assessments (e.g., SAT, PSAT, AP), BigFuture, and College Board Search.



About the Opportunity



As the Director, Unified State Strategy (USS) - Growth and Implementation, AP African American Studies, you are responsible to lead major sales discussions, presentations, and course placement to drive AP African American Studies broad goals for student access and course sections. In this role, you are responsible to ensure large scale implementation success by providing Administrator Training, Teacher Guidance and strategic input to support success and growth of AP African American Studies. This role has influence across the division and the organization, with responsibility for expanding and deepening our impact in states and districts for the course. You are a strategist and an expert facilitator of internal and external stakeholders.



In the role, you will:



Expand and Improve Access (70%)

• Build deep and meaningful relationships, influence others to action, and effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously.
  
  


• Plan and conduct implementation meetings on site with key state and district stakeholders where appropriate.
  
  


• Support the strong adoption, implementation and execution of the AP African American Studies course which includes administrator and teacher training and supports needed for a successful launch across a core set of states and districts.
  
  


• Leverage course instructional resources (Course and Exam Description, AP Classroom, AP Teacher Communities, professional learning and score reporting) and interdisciplinary practices (team teaching) to drive student and teacher success outcomes.
  
  


• Drive success and growth of the AP African American Studies course for varied district and school stakeholders prioritizing teacher experience.
  
  

Use systems and data (20%)

• Independently conduct standard and complex data analysis to inform recommendations to stakeholders in strategic planning.
  
  


• Utilize Salesforce CRM for account management, to monitor progress toward goals, to manage state/district account plans, and for proactive opportunity and task management.
  
  

Manage Special Projects (10%)

• Lead or manage divisional or regional projects as assigned by leadership.
  
  

About You:



You have:

• Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills, along with the ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationships and resources to develop sustained partnerships.
  
  


• Experience using customer relationship management systems like Salesforce.
  
  


• Strong content knowledge and/or ability to learn the content deeply related to African American Studies.
  
  


• 7-10+ years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience in a professional position in education at the district and/or state level, with a preferred emphasis on education reform, assessment, policy, and/or accountability.
  
  


• Experience driving strategy across constituents (K-12, higher ed) to produce effective partnerships, as well as a broad command of how relationships among accountability, assessment, curriculum & instruction, education policy, research, data analysis impact student outcomes.
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including developing and leading presentations, and ability to analyze and succinctly summarize key data points to present key findings to constituents.
  
  


• Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills, along with the ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationships and resources to develop sustained partnerships.
  
  


• A demonstrated ability to build deep and meaningful relationships, to influence others to action, and to effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously.
  
  


• Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple time-sensitive projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team.
  
  


• A passion for education and deep commitment to the College Board's mission of promoting educational equity, access, and excellence for students of all backgrounds.
  
  


• Experience using customer relationship management systems like Salesforce (preferred)
  
  


• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft applications. Strong preference for fluency in Teams.
  
  


• A Bachelor's degree
  
  


• A willingness and ability to travel 40-45%
  
  


• Authorized to work in the United States
  
  

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 screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process
  
  

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 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 $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of 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
  
  


• 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 welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).
  
  


• We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.
  
  


• We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.
  
  


• We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.
  
  

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