Director, Product Development and Editorial

College Board – AP&I

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office)

Type: This is a full-time position

About The Team

The Advanced Placement Content and Assessment Publications team supports College Board in serving more than seven million students a year as they prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — specifically through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. With more than 38 courses in a variety of subject areas, we are committed to promoting innovation, equity, and excellence for generations of students.

The AP Content and Assessment Publications team develops a variety of publications from course descriptions to practice exams for teachers of the forty AP subject areas (comprising curricula in mathematics, arts, English, science, world languages, and social sciences) and resources related to the development of new AP courses. We are a close-knit, dedicated team with a track record of success in producing products and publications for a variety of audiences, including students, parents, educators, member organizations and staff.

About The Opportunity

As the Director, Product Development and Editorial, you will guide the launch of new and revised AP courses by shaping and managing various products and publications (e.g., Course and Exam Descriptions, Lab Manuals, Practice Exams). You will guide the content creation conducted by other team members, vendors and/or consultants as needed. You are a driving force in the team’s efforts to meet deadlines and refine processes. You will ensure that AP Program policies, processes, information, and resources are communicated clearly, accurately, and consistently.

In This Role, You Will

Content Development and Management 50%:

• Manage and collaborate with Program Staff and Subject Matter Experts on the creation and development of new and revised curriculum and assessment products and publications for select AP classes
• Implement and adhere to processes and timetables, editorial guides, review and quality control protocols, and other standards needed to ensure uniform and high-quality product development and delivery
• Provide guidance on design and formatting of publications as needed; previous experience using Adobe InDesign is strongly preferred.
• Develop standards and enforce consistency in instructional practice, structure, design and terminology
  
  
  
  

Project Management 50%:

• Work with other teams across the AP division in developing requirements and resources to ensure alignment
• Ensure all products are fair, bias-free, and in alignment with AP Course and Exam Descriptions (CEDs) and other relevant documents and standards
• Assist in a variety of program management tasks related to AP publications and communications, including tracking and monitoring program publication budgets; coordinating program components with other departments/divisions/consultants; preparing reports and recommending adjustments in policies and procedures, and supporting efforts to continuously improve communications planning, content development, and production and distribution processes
  
  
  
  

About You

You have:

Minimum of four years effective and relevant work experience in publishing in an editorial or design capacity

Experience in managing content across multiple channels (print and digital media) preferred

Experience in the development of curricula or instructional materials

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational, time and task management skills and the ability to move forward multiple projects in concert while meeting timelines, both independently and as a member of the team

Adept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting remotely and in-person

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Publishing, English or related field

Willingness to travel 3-5 times per year or <15% for in-person meetings/gatherings

Authorized to work in the United States

About Our Process

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process
  
  
  
  

About Our Benefits And Compensation

College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.

The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $80,000 to $125,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.

Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.

Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:

• A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more
• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
  
  
  
  

You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.

About Our Culture

Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.
• We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.
• We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women’s Impact Network).
• We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.
• We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.
  
  
  
  

About College Board

We are a mission-focused, not-for-profit membership organization promoting innovation, equity, and excellence for all students. Our members include more than 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions. We have 1,600 employees in 13 offices across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.

We are advocates for children and parents, we empower teachers and educators, and we're a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country through our programs and services—the SAT®, Advanced Placement® (AP®), and Pre-AP® are just a few. Our work falls broadly into four categories: College Readiness, College Connection & Success, Student Opportunities, and Advocacy.

Benefits

We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package that includes four weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development and training.

Mission

Clearing a path for all students to own their future.

EEOC statement

College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.