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Join College Board as an Assessment Innovation Lead to leverage emerging technologies in AP assessments, enhancing efficiency and maintaining high academic standards.

Responsibilities: Lead training for content development teams, implement innovative assessment processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies effectively.

Skills: Master's degree, 5+ years in educational content development, experience with AI, and proven leadership in cross-functional settings are essential.

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred and familiarity with generative AI tools is a plus, along with a user-centric approach and excellent project management skills.

Location: This is a fully remote position, with an option for hybrid work for those near College Board offices in the USA.

Compensation: $80000 - $135000 / Annually

Assessment Innovation Lead, AP 

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 APCurriculum and Assessment Team (90+ staff) collaborates with colleagues across College Board to develop, manage, and deliver AP’s 40+ courses in a wide variety of subject areas. AP® is a rigorous academic program built on the commitment, passion, and hard work of students and educators from secondary schools and higher education. AP provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP’s content leads ensure that course curricula are aligned to higher education expectations and reflect the state of the art in the discipline, contribute to instructional resources and tools for teachers, and develop assessments that allow students in these courses to demonstrate their mastery of course content and skills. 

About the Opportunity

As AP embracesemerging technologies, including generative AI,we’reseeking a curious and innovative educator and/or assessment expert to join our team as an Assessment Innovation Lead focused on leading the way in exploring the possibilities of usingemerging technologies to drive efficiency in assessment development.You will help bridge the gap between traditional content development and new technologies, working closely with our innovation studio to enhance our item development processes. You'll play a crucial role in shaping how we leverage new tools to support our content teams while ensuring we do so in a way that maintains the high academic standards of AP assessments. 

In this role, you will be:

Team Leadership and Training (50%)

• Designing and implementing regular trainings to educate content development teams on how to use new tools, disseminate best practices, and gather feedback
• Providing just-in-time guidance and support to team members adapting to new tools and processes
• Building and shaping tools that empower teams to innovate and create high-quality, error-free assessments at scale
• Developing processes and trainings to ensure content teams are supported in adopting new tools successfully (e.g., weekly office hours, process documentation, communities of practice, etc.)
• Working closely with other Assessment Innovation Leadsin sharing best practices across content development teams to ensure standardization and organization wide success in new technology adoption
• Collaborating with technical teams to evaluate new tools for assessment innovation

Process Innovation (30%)

• Collaborating with Advanced Placement leadership to set the strategy for how we use new technologiesto support assessment development
• Coordinatingand implementing key decisions regarding the content areas, assessment components, and workflows in which we pilot and scale new tools
• Partnering with our internal innovationstudio and AP content teamsto set the vision and determineusage parameters for new content development tools
• Developing and documenting best practices for integrating new tools into assessment development for AP courses
• Leading initiatives to integrate newtools into the workflows of multiple teams, collaborating closely with Assessment Production and generative AI leaders to lead and manage change
• Implementing evidence-based experimentation that aligns with AP operational priorities, continually measuring outcomes to guide improvements

Analytics and Reporting (20%)

• Partnering with the innovation studio to set and measure adoption, efficiency, and quality metrics to track the impact of innovation efforts
• Preparing quarterly reports that measure success against metrics; identifying strategies for improvement as needed
• Deriving learnings about the efficacy of new technologiesacross all AP subjects; identifying implications and incorporating into strategies for scaling tool adoption

About You

You have:

• A master's degree in either STEM, Humanities, or a related field(required), Ph.D. preferred
• 5+ years of experience in educational content development or assessment
• Experience designing new processes, educating others and enabling successful adoption
• Ability to bridge technical and non-technical conversations; translating user needs into technical requirements and technical concepts into strategies and practices 
• Experience integrating AI into workflows, or a clear motivation to upskill in AI and emerging tech
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with customizing, prompting, or fine-tuning generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Copilot)
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and achieve organizational goals
• A relationship-building approach that’s motivated by a strong, user-centric orientation
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to independently manage multiple projects in parallel and as a member of a larger team 
• Experience with digital tools and learning management systems
• Comfort working withambiguity in a fast-paced environment where priorities may adjust as new information or challenges arise
• An ability to travel 3-5 times per year  

All roles at College Board require:

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively 
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success

About Our Process

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days
• While the hiring processmay vary, it generally includes the following: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, a conversation with leadership, and reference checks 

What We Offer

At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

• The hiring range for this role is $80,000–$135,000.
• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
• We aim to make our best offer upfront—rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.

You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

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