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Senior Director, AP State Experience

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The College Board is seeking a Senior Director for AP State Experience to lead initiatives that promote the AP Program's implementation across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia, focusing on educational policy and engagement with state agencies.

Responsibilities: Drive state policy engagement, manage AP program implementation initiatives, lead outreach efforts, and provide training to stakeholders and teams.

Skills: 15+ years in K-12 education, leadership experience in state education agencies, exceptional communication and presentation skills, strong organizational abilities, and project management expertise.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a relevant field; demonstrated experience influencing educational policies and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Location: Remote - New York, United States of America

Compensation: $112000 - $165000 / Annually

College Board – AP and Instruction – AP Program Access

100% Remote (anticipated frequent travel)

About the Team

The AP Program Access team is dedicated to expanding the growth and reach of the AP Program, ensuring that more students have the opportunity to take college courses and earn college credit while still in high school. By doing so, we help students unlock their potential and pave the way for their future academic and career success.

Within this department, the AP Outreach and Implementation team works tirelessly to support states, districts, and schools in the successful implementation of the AP Program, extending the reach and relevance of AP. We collaborate closely with our colleagues across the AP division with other divisions, including State and District Partnerships (SDP) and Engagement and Reach, to ensure that College Board’s efforts are aligned in advancing the benefits of AP for students, parents, educators, policymakers, the media, member organizations, and staff.

The Advanced Placement Program (AP) empowers willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. The program consists of college-level courses developed by the AP Program that high schools can choose to offer, and corresponding exams administered once a year.

About the Opportunity

As the Senior Director, AP State Experience on our AP Program Access team, you are a dynamic and organized educational leader with a passion for influencing educational policies to increase student access at scale. Working closely with our Executive Director, AP Outreach, you will manage the planning, engagement, and execution of initiatives to support the implementation of the AP Program in partnership with the departments of education for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. You possess keen attention to detail, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders internally and externally. You will apply your deep knowledge of state agency policies, programs and procedures to influence and inspire stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and driving impactful decisions.

In this role you will:

State Policy (40%)

Engage state agencies, specifically advanced academic and career and technical education (CTE) departments, to advance implementation and programming that meets AP Program needs
Advise the AP Program on state education policies and procedures
Secure state agency approvals for AP Program priorities
Manage the submission of course code requests

Outreach (40%)

Lead the AP State DOE Annual Meeting
Support SDP state leads on special implementation projects that require in depth support from the AP Program
Manage annual cycle of delivery to state agencies, including state data reports
Collaborate continuously across the Access team and field teams to ensure successful implementation

Training (20%)

Train SDP and field teams on state agency approaches and priorities, building technical knowledge
Build adult professional learning experiences on AP to support successful state implementation

About You

You have:

15+ years’ experience in K-12 education, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a state department of education or state educational agency, focusing on policies related to advanced academics and/or career and technical education
Master’s Degree
Exceptional communication and engagement skills
Proven expertise and confidence as a keynote presenter, adept at leading large in-person conferences and public Zoom meetings
Demonstrated gravitas and exceptional ability to influence and inspire both internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and driving impactful decisions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
The ability to travel 12+ times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business
Authorization 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/video 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 $112,000 to $165,000. 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 these 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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Director, AP State Experience, College Board

The College Board is on the lookout for an exceptional Senior Director for AP State Experience to champion the implementation of the AP Program across all U.S. states and D.C. This is not just any role; it's an opportunity to significantly shape educational policy and outreach. You’ll be at the forefront of driving initiatives that enhance the accessibility and awareness of AP courses, helping high school students earn college credits early on. With responsibilities spanning state policy engagement, management of AP program initiatives, and stakeholder training, your expertise in K-12 education will be instrumental. If you have over 15 years of experience in K-12 education and a passion for making a difference, this could be the role for you. You will work closely with various education departments while collaborating with teams to ensure the successful rollout of the AP Program. The role requires exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills to lead outreach efforts effectively. In this position, based remotely, you’ll coordinate with state education agencies and help shape the way AP is perceived and implemented. Your strategic mindset and ability to inspire others will prove invaluable as you work to expand the reach and benefits of the AP Program for students, families, and educators nationwide. Join us in transforming educational experiences and unlocking potential across the country!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Director, AP State Experience at the College Board?

The Senior Director, AP State Experience at the College Board is primarily responsible for driving state policy engagement, managing implementation initiatives for the AP Program, and leading outreach and training efforts for various stakeholders. This role involves collaborating with education departments across all states and D.C. to ensure effective implementation of the AP Program, thereby enhancing accessibility for high school students.