Project Manager, AP Assessment Production

Project Manager, AP Assessment Production College Board – AP&I NYO or Remote (Work will be Eastern Time Zone) 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 14 talented and collaborative professionals with expertise in a variety of domains that are integral to the assessment production process and will expand to 20 team members 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 Project Manager, AP Assessment Production. About the Opportunity As the Project Manager, AP Assessment Production, you will oversee project and process management for assessment authoring and review for up to 3 AP courses, maintaining and communicating detailed reporting and status tracking across a number of interdependent workstreams. Partnering with AP content teams, external consultant content creators, and various other stakeholders, you will ensure that all assessment items are developed to designated specifications and on needed timelines. As Project Manager, AP Assessment Production, you are an integral member of the cross-functional team building and delivering AP Exams and Instructional resources. You are a collaborative, insightful, and highly-motivated professional, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for educational opportunity. You are not shy about digging into ambiguity and you are quick to propose more efficient ways of getting things done. In this role, you will: Project Planning (40%) Develop and maintain detailed item authoring and review schedules for all summative and formative assessments for each of the courses you manage Collaborate with CB stakeholders (AP Assessment, AP Classroom, Technology, Digital Delivery) as well as external partners to define and implement requirements for AP assessment products based on the requirements of the range of AP courses, platforms, and formats Partner with AP content teams to build and maintain detailed assessment item and form specifications, monitoring existing item inventory and scoping/scheduling assessment production work accordingly Support the recruitment, on-boarding, and continued professional learning of high-quality independent consultants to serve as content creators across all applicable courses Project Management (40%) Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of the status of all assessment deliverables under your management Facilitate multiple levels of internal and external reviews for all AP assessment products and resources, ensuring all feedback is considered and integrated Serve as the representative for assessment production for each of the courses you manage to both internal and external audiences, triaging obstacles and escalating roadblocks and delays, as needed Lead weekly stand-ups with all relevant AP content teams, providing visibility into and accountability for current work status and upcoming deliverables Budget and track all costs in your purview and recommend efficient staffing and resourcing solutions Process Development and Improvement (20%) Integrate project management tools for your course(s) with processes managed by other key stakeholders In the Assessment Production value chain Collaborate with peers and the broader Assessment Production team to document and iterate on current project management practices Share recommendations for process and tool improvements on an ongoing basis About You You Have: Bachelor’s degree is required 5 years of relevant product and/or project management experience is required, preferably in the education industry High degree of personal ownership and accountability to consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time management skills with a process-oriented mindset Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills; demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of the organization An ability to embrace ambiguity and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar tasks Willingness and ability to travel domestically 1-2 times per quarter Ability to process and distill large volumes of data and draw insightful conclusions to drive decision-making Authorized to work in the United States About Our Benefits and Compensation College Board offers a strong compensation and benefits package that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement benefits with a generous matching program, and more We reward performance through annual bonuses and provide opportunities for salary growth over time through base compensation increases, merit raises and promotions We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact. The salary range for a new employee in this position is $80,000-$130,000. The salary offer of an individual candidate within this range is specific to their location and qualifications Each salary offer is determined carefully using internal and external benchmarking and adjusting for the candidate’s location. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process As a self-sustaining non-profit organization with global impact, College Board offers a job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive! 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.   We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.   About the Process Interview Process Includes: Resume, and Application Submission; Recruiter Phone Screen; Hiring Manager Interview; Performance Exercise (such as drafting a short presentation or producing a writing sample); Panel Interview; Final Interview; Reference Checks (approximately 6–8-week process) #LI-LinkedIn #LI-Remote #LI-MR1 About College Board College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. 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Salary : $80,000 - $130,000