Director – Special Projects

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

📋 Description

• Act as Chief of Staff and a strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President.

• Assist in managing priorities, making decisions, and enhancing impact across the Learning & Assessment departments and related teams.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to execution.

• Monitor meeting commitments, identify delays, and ensure follow-up.

• Represent the Senior Vice President in internal working groups and discussions.

• Draft, proofread, and edit critical correspondence, emails, and presentations.

• Participate in the Learning & Assessment leadership team and offer guidance.

• Oversee operational infrastructure, schedules, reporting tools, dashboards, and analyses.

• Establish and promote divisional culture and employee engagement.

• Collaborate on annual budgeting and quarterly financial assessments.

• Work together on promotion, compensation, organizational structure, headcount, talent management, and succession planning.

• Organize and lead weekly divisional leadership meetings and quarterly all-divisional gatherings.

• Direct bi-annual in-person meetings and quarterly leadership retreats.

• Support the Senior Vice President’s priorities, team operations, and divisional communications.

• Propel high-priority special projects from uncertainty to execution.

• Cultivate relationships within the College Board to foster organization-wide impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–10+ years of professional experience required.

• Several years of experience in a strategic operations role is preferred.

• Experience collaborating closely with a senior executive.

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary.

• Proven record of professional success and leadership.

• Commitment to supporting educational and career opportunities for millions of students.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity, and rapidly changing priorities.

• Experience managing multiple complex, cross-functional projects at once.

• Strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of project specifications.

• Capability to drive initiatives through lateral leadership and influence.

• Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficiency in utilizing data to guide decisions and actions.

• Strong judgment and the ability to engage with, influence, and advise senior leaders.

• Collaborative mindset and capability to build trust across teams.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in facilitating meetings and presenting to groups of 40 or more, both remotely and in person.

• Proven ability to lead effective meetings and ensure follow-up and progress tracking.

• Proficient in using generative AI to streamline workflows, enhance efficiencies, and improve work outputs.

• Willingness to travel 1–2 times per quarter, especially to New York City and Washington, DC.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

• A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• A learner’s mindset and dedication to personal growth.

• A strong drive for impact and excellence.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses.

• Opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions.

• A mission-driven workplace where your contributions are valued.

• A team that is committed to your development and success.

• Remote-first workplace policy.

• Supportive team environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package.