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The College Board Assistant Director, AP Assessment Production Management in Denver, Colorado
Assistant Director, AP Assessment Production Management
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
AP is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. With almost 40 courses in a wide variety of subject areas, AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. The AP program is continuing to rapidly expand its development of instructional and assessment products under the leadership of the growing Assessment Production team. The team currently consists of 24 talented and collaborative professionals with expertise in a variety of domains that are integral to the assessment production process and will continue to expand over the next year.
To support the continued production of high-quality teacher- and student-facing materials, the AP Program is looking fill the role of Assistant Director, AP Assessment Production Management.
About the Opportunity
As the Assistant Director, AP Assessment Production Management, you will have an eye for anticipating needs, proactively identifying and resolving logistical and administrative issues, initiating and improving processes related to contracting and disbursing payments, and managing team meetings and other special projects to maximize the team's effectiveness. Your bias for action, organizational skills, inquisitiveness, and collaborative spirit will allow you to flourish as a hands-on contributor in this capacity.
In this role, you will primarily be responsible for:
Contracts and Payment support (50%)
Initiate, coordinate, and track execution of contracts for external contractors through a systematic process
Design, develop, and manage a recruitment and tracking log for the external contractors engaging in projects across various workstreams in the AP division
Initiate, track, and execute accurate and timely payments for external contractors
Provide suggestions to enhance and improve existing contracts and payments processes, collaborating with colleagues who are responsible for contracting and payments for other functions
Production Management support (30%)
Assist with the coordination and certification of AP Exams, maintaining confidentiality and exercising superb judgment while handling secure test content
Aggregate and share progress / status reporting on a variety of core initiatives for senior leadership and other stakeholders
Support the team with special project related tasks as needed
Meetings and Logistics support (20%)
Manage the logistics for in-person and remote meetings for the broader Content Production and Product Management team, including booking space, accommodations, coordinating meals, and other activities
Ensure communication of meeting details to team members
Provide support by answering any questions and mitigating issues related to meetings
About You
You have:
2-3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment; education industry experience preferred
Strong organization and prioritization skills and a proven ability to move forward multiple responsibilities in concert, both independently and as a member of a team
Strong attention to detail and impeccable follow-through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actions
A passion for supporting educational and career opportunities for millions of students
The ability to travel at least 4-6 times per year