Director, AP Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Act as the content lead for AP Engineering.

• Create the course framework, skill progressions, and learning objectives.

• Oversee the AP Engineering Advisory Committee, which includes establishing milestones, monitoring deliverables, and driving framework development to completion.

• Organize both in-person and virtual meetings for the Advisory Committee, which may require evenings or weekends.

• Address conflicting feedback from the Advisory Committee and field-testing with documented recommendations.

• Engage with teachers and organizations to gather feedback opportunities.

• Manage timelines for the development of AP Engineering assessment items and early scoring materials.

• Sequence the selection of stimuli, draft rubrics, and monitor deliverables in line with framework milestones.

• Write and revise assessment item content in accordance with AP assessment quality standards.

• Integrate feedback from committees and field-testing into revisions of the framework and assessment items.

• Collaborate with psychometrics colleagues to evaluate early item designs against validity and fairness standards.

• Provide insights on content-specific instructional and professional learning resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field, along with awareness of current industry trends (required).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in professional learning, curriculum design, or standardized assessment development.

• Proven ability to translate research or standards into instructional or assessment design decisions.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and planning abilities, including proofreading skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in implementing processes and procedures, as well as managing project plans, schedules, and documentation tracking.

• Technical proficiency; adept with Microsoft Office and web-based tools.

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably.

• Willingness to travel up to 8 times a year, with potential additional travel for field test site visits or advisory committee meetings.

• A commitment to enhancing educational and career opportunities, aligned with mission-driven work.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including a readiness to embrace AI-driven solutions.

• Clear and succinct written and verbal communication skills.

• A learner's mindset, with a readiness to give and receive feedback.

• Competence in resolving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, and effectively prioritizing tasks.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• A Doctorate or significant industry certification is preferred.

• Experience in digital assessment and/or classroom teaching is also preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Possibility of transitioning to a full-time, permanent role, contingent upon course approval, business requirements, and individual performance.

• Flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid for candidates residing near College Board offices.

• Occasional travel required for in-person business meetings.

• Comprehensive compensation package.

• Salary adjustments based on location.

• Meaningful career opportunities within a supportive team.

• Structured hiring process including performance exercises.