Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, STEM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform editorial assessments of AP Exam items, exam formats, and related materials

• Act as the primary STEM-centered editor and copyeditor for AP assessment production

• Function as the global editor and copyeditor across all AP disciplines

• Ensure that content is clear, concise, consistent, grammatically accurate, and adheres to course style conventions

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure assessment materials are free of errors

• Apply AP assessment style standards and make independent editorial decisions

• Verify facts and validate citations and source information

• Utilize authoring and content management systems

• Ensure AP Exams conform to layout and presentation standards

• Conduct iterative reviews and meticulous copy-to-copy analyses

• Maintain course-specific style guides, digital formatting standards, and the internal assessment style manual

• Facilitate educational initiatives and assist generalist editors with STEM editorial responsibilities

• Oversee workflow, prioritize tasks, and adhere to deadlines

• Uphold editorial quality and accuracy across AP courses, particularly in STEM subjects

• Research exemplars and create refined editorial resources

• Make independent decisions on content and style, escalating issues when necessary

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest enhancements for editorial practices and technologies

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in copyediting, proofreading, and editing

• Experience in a STEM-related field and familiarity with secondary or postsecondary content is preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a STEM-related discipline

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and other professional style manuals

• Extensive experience implementing professional style guidelines

• Proficiency with various content management systems and technical platforms

• Strong skills in organization, time management, and task prioritization

• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines both independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Growth-oriented mindset and adaptability in uncertain and changing circumstances

• Willingness to travel 3–5 times per year or less than 15% to College Board offices or for business purposes

• Enthusiasm for enhancing educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work

• Curiosity and eagerness for emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions

• Openness to learning and independently utilizing new digital tools

• Clear and concise skills in both written and verbal communication

• Commitment to continuous growth and a learner’s mindset

• Ability to embrace diverse perspectives and provide and receive constructive feedback

• Commitment to impact and excellence, including data-informed decision-making

• Collaborative and empathetic approach

• Authorization to work in the United States

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for fully remote work

• Optional hybrid work arrangement for candidates located near CB offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)

• Annual bonuses

• Merit-based salary increases and promotions

• Opportunities for professional development, educational growth, training, and coaching

• Mission-driven work environment

• Supportive team atmosphere

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Occasional opportunities for in-person business travel