The College Board · 8 hours ago
Senior Director, CEO Initiatives
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$108K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expThe College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to excellence in education. As the Senior Director of CEO Initiatives, you will lead complex strategic initiatives that shape CEO priorities and drive organizational outcomes, working closely with senior leaders across the organization.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Independently own and deliver enterprise-level strategic initiatives for the Office of the CEO (35%)
Independently lead complex, multi-month, cross-enterprise initiatives on behalf of the Office of the CEO, from problem definition and strategic design through execution, measurement, and course correction, including work tied to organizational launches, restructures, leadership transitions, and externally driven deadlines
Working closely with our Strategic Execution and Enablement (SEE) team, translate CEO and Executive Director priorities into clear strategic plans, success metrics, and decision pathways that enable progress in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Continuously assess evolving conditions, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs, and advancing clear recommendations that drive timely decision-making and execution
Partner with senior leaders across divisions to align priorities, resolve tension, and deliver results against enterprise objectives, particularly during moments of heightened urgency, visibility, or complexity
Use data, dashboards, and qualitative insight to inform decisions, monitor progress, and recalibrate strategy in real time, serving as a steady source of judgment and momentum when stakes are high
Advance CEO effectiveness through targeted, high-leverage work (35%)
Own preparation for daily meetings and select high-stakes CEO engagements, initiatives, or decisions requiring deep strategic context and sustained execution
Develop decision memos, strategic framing, and synthesis that support high-quality CEO and ELT decision-making
Ensure commitments made through CEO-led initiatives are translated into action, monitored for progress, and driven through completion
Partner with communications colleagues to shape messaging, narratives, or materials tied to major enterprise initiatives or inflection points
Serve as a senior partner to the Executive Director, CEO Initiatives and Chief of Staff (20%)
Act as a senior thought partner and extension of the Executive Director, assuming full ownership of delegated strategic workstreams with minimal oversight
Bring enterprise-level perspective and pattern recognition to help shape prioritization, sequencing, and focus across the Office of the CEO’s portfolio of work
Represent the Office of the CEO in senior-level forums and working sessions as appropriate, driving clarity, alignment, and sustained follow-through
External engagement strategy and CEO leverage (10%)
Own the strategic planning, preparation, and follow-through for a defined portfolio of the CEO’s external engagements, ensuring time and attention are focused where they most advance enterprise priorities
Develop integrated briefing and framing materials that synthesize external context, stakeholder dynamics, organizational objectives, and desired outcomes for high-impact external meetings and appearances
Translate insights, commitments, and signals from external engagements into clear internal actions, recommendations, and strategic inputs for the Executive Director and Chief of Staff
Partner closely with Communications, External Relations, Government Relations, and related teams to ensure external engagements reinforce enterprise narrative, positioning, and priorities
Track themes, risks, and opportunities emerging from external interactions and surface patterns that inform future CEO priorities and strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
10–12+ years of experience independently leading complex projects or initiatives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments
Demonstrated success owning strategic work end to end, from problem definition through execution and impact assessment
Experience working closely with senior executives and influencing outcomes at the C-suite or equivalent level
Strong judgment and the ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and sensitive dynamics with discretion
Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment and execution across diverse stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complexity into clear, actionable insights
Strong analytical skills and comfort using data, dashboards, and qualitative inputs to inform decisions
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with a track record of delivering results without close oversight
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Willingness to work on-site to support key meetings and initiatives and to travel as needed (approximately 20–30%)
Bachelor's degree required
Authorization to work in the United States
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with 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
Authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success
Company
The College Board
College Board is a not-for-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer
Daniela Berger Pollack
Chief Financial Officer
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