Assessment Innovation Lead, AP STEM

Assessment Innovation Lead, AP STEM 

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 AP Curriculum 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 embraces emerging technologies, including generative AI, we’re seeking a curious and innovative educator and/or assessment expert to join our team as an Assessment Innovation Lead focused on emerging technologies in STEM subjects. As the Assessment Innovation Lead for AP STEM, 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: 

Process Innovation (50%) 

• Collaborating with Advanced Placement leadership to set the strategy for how we use new technologies to support assessment development  

• Coordinating and implementing key decisions regarding the content areas, assessment components, and workflows in which we pilot and scale new tools  

• Partnering with our internal innovation studio and AP content teams to set the vision and determine usage parameters for new content development tools  

• Developing and documenting best practices for integrating new tools into assessment development for AP STEM courses  

• Leading initiatives to integrate new tools into the workflows of multiple teams, collaborating closely with Assessment Production and generative AI leaders to lead and manage change 

• Collaborating with technical teams to evaluate new tools and optimizing for STEM-specific needs 

• Implementing evidence-based experimentation that aligns with AP operational priorities, continually measuring outcomes to guide improvements 

 
Team Leadership and Training (30%) 

• Designing and implementing regular trainings to educate STEM 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 

• 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 the Assessment Innovation Lead, AP Humanities in sharing best practices across content development teams to ensure standardization and organization wide success in new technology adoption  

 
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 in STEM subjects; identifying strategies for improvement as needed 

• Deriving learnings about the efficacy of new technologies across STEM subjects and in specific subjects; identifying implications and incorporating into strategies for scaling tool adoption 

About You 

You have: 

• A master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another STEM field (required), Ph.D. preferred 

• 5+ years of experience in educational content development or assessment in STEM subjects  

• Experience designing new processes 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  

• Natural curiosity about technology and its applications in education 

• 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  

• Systems and routines that guide your daily operations and help you leverage efficiency and productivity  

• Adaptability in adjusting priorities as new information or challenges arise 

• A talent for distinguishing between urgent and important tasks, ensuring that the most impactful work aligned with objectives is completed first 

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

• Experience with digital tools and learning management systems 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Comfort working with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 

• An ability to travel 3-5 times per year   

• Authorization 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 the following: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, final interview, and reference checks. This is approximately an 8-12 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 $135,000. 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 these 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 

• We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time 

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