Executive Director, AP World Languages and Arts – Curriculum & Assessment

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the quality, validity, alignment with disciplinary standards, and accuracy of AP courses and exams within the World Languages and Arts department.

• Lead a team of 26 individuals across 10 course teams, which includes managers, course specialists, stimulus providers, and a generalist.

• Develop strategies for the growth of courses and exams, with a focus on increasing zero-to-one qualifying AP Exam scores.

• Manage public-facing activities related to the department's subjects.

• Provide guidance to the VP of AP Curriculum and Assessment as well as the AP&I SVP on initiatives related to the department.

• Present decision-ready recommendations, supporting evidence, tradeoffs, and required decisions to senior leadership.

• Lead an independent cross-C&A enterprise workstream and achieve its defined objectives.

• Make final decisions regarding assessment content, exam design, scoring, assessment formats, validity, reliability, fairness, and quality.

• Oversee the assessment review process with course teams, Assessment Production, Test Development Committees, and Chief Readers.

• Manage scoring outcomes and AP Reading assets for department exams.

• Enhance assessment production practices, processes, question task models, and exam design.

• Transfer assessment research and best practices into the department's operations.

• Ensure team members possess the skills, tools, and knowledge necessary to create high-quality assessment content.

• Establish team vision and priorities, monitor progress, coach and support employees, and foster an inclusive, high-achieving culture.

• Guide the development of course frameworks, exams, instructional resources, and standardized assessment procedures.

• Collaborate with assessment production managers on timelines and deliverables.

• Mentor team members involved in test development committees and external stakeholder engagement.

• Own course frameworks and learning outcomes within the department.

• Work alongside professional learning, program enablement, access, teacher and student services, and higher education teams.

• Spearhead public-facing growth initiatives and plans for department courses.

• Assist in recruiting college faculty for AP Reading, AP Faculty Colloquia, and Visiting and Virtual Fellows Programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a directly related field is required.

• A Doctorate in the discipline is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with current trends in the discipline is essential.

• 15 to 20 years of experience in standardized assessment development or related fields is required.

• Experience in digital assessment and teaching is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role is necessary.

• Proven experience in presenting recommendations to senior executives and influencing decisions at the enterprise level.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are a must.

• Strong technical proficiency and a customer-focused mindset are required.

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills.

• Capability to implement processes and procedures, manage project plans and timelines, and maintain tracking documentation.

• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills are essential.

• Willingness to travel 8-10 times annually, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading.

• A passion for enhancing educational and career opportunities and a commitment to mission-driven work.

• A curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, along with a readiness to adopt AI-driven solutions and new digital tools.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication abilities are important.

• A learner’s mindset and a commitment to personal growth are necessary.

• A drive for impact and excellence, including data-informed decision-making skills.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach is required.

• Authorization to work in the United States is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid work option available for candidates residing near College Board offices (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

• Occasional business travel for in-person meetings.

• A meaningful career and a supportive team environment.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Compensation adjusted based on location.

• Open discussions about compensation and benefits throughout the hiring process.