Senior Director I – AP Art History, History-Social Science Generalist, Curriculum and Assessment

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

📋 Description

• Safeguard and enhance the quality and integrity of AP Program examinations, course curricula, and professional development materials.

• Oversee the development and final approval of assessment items and forms in AP Art History and History-Social Science.

• Create, review, modify, and manage both formative and summative assessment content along with scoring resources.

• Appropriately utilize generative AI for the creation and evaluation of assessment materials.

• Collaborate and train with subject-matter experts, including college professors and high school educators.

• Facilitate communication between academic authorities and psychometricians.

• Design assessment forms that adhere to approved curricula and testing specifications.

• Lead in-person, weekend, and virtual Test Development Committee sessions.

• Organize agendas, adjust meeting strategies, and address content revisions post-meeting.

• Mentor and supervise members of the Test Development Committee.

• Direct annual in-person and online AP Reading scoring events.

• Strategize and implement AP Reading workflows and subsequent activities.

• Generate AP Reading publications for educators and students.

• Contribute to research and best practices in assessment.

• Provide operational leadership for cross-subject assessment initiatives.

• Train and guide Course Experts in the areas of assessment development and committee management.

• Develop task models, training for item development, and assessment protocols.

• Enhance question task models and exam structure in collaboration with AP leadership.

• Monitor the validity, security, reliability, fairness, quality, and consistency of exams.

• Spearhead efforts to elevate assessment quality and establish fair, reliable, and valid cut scores in partnership with psychometric staff.

• Refine the AP Art History and History-Social Science Course Framework.

• Collaborate on new AP offerings, prototypes, market evaluations, and instructional materials.

• Present, speak, and facilitate discussions with academic and membership audiences when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Art History or a closely related field is required.

• A Doctorate in the field is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in standardized assessment development or a related area.

• In-depth knowledge of Art History and History-Social Science.

• Awareness of current trends in Art History.

• Experience with digital assessments and educational methodologies is preferred.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong technical skills.

• A customer-focused approach.

• Outstanding organizational and planning capabilities.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail, including proofreading tasks.

• Demonstrated competence in implementing processes and procedures, managing project timelines, and maintaining documentation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration.

• Ability to effectively engage with all organizational levels and provide constructive feedback.

• Willingness to travel 6-8 times a year, plus an additional two weeks for the AP Reading.

• Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States.

• An inquisitive nature and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a readiness to embrace AI-driven solutions and the ability to independently learn and apply new digital tools.

• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A growth-oriented mindset and commitment to personal and professional development.

• A strong drive for impact and excellence.

• A collaborative and empathetic approach to teamwork.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunities.

• Raises and promotions based on merit.

• Work in a mission-driven environment.

• Supportive team culture.

• Investment in professional development and growth.

• Remote-first work policy.

• Flexible remote or hybrid options available for candidates located near College Board offices.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.