The College Board · 1 day ago
Director, Special Projects
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Executive Assistant to leverage the SVP's time effectively, ensuring the SVP is focused on the highest priorities and that key tasks remain on track for timely completion.
Ensure that all SVP's initiatives are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and on-track, focusing on coordination of cross-functional work streams, data collection and maintenance, and management of key external events. Project management tasks include establishing timelines and delegating assignments; coordinating project deliverables with other departments/organizations; and evaluating and updating project status for reporting and decision-making.
Respond to (internal and external) requests for information and data, accurately and on time.
Develop and maintain communications from the SVP to key external constituents and partners.
Draft regular, internal communications to keep staff informed about organization priorities, successes, and other developments.
Undertake special initiatives on behalf of the SVP, including but not limited to selected research, writing and communications projects, the development of presentations, the evaluation of proposals and partnerships, and the preparation of briefing materials on key topics.
Develop an understanding of College Board instructional programs including - Advanced Placement, Pre-AP, SpringBoard, CLEP, and ACCUPLACER-and foster relationships with the leaders and stakeholders of each.
Manage enterprise-level processes on behalf of the division, including annual goal setting and tracking, and reporting progress to senior leadership, College Board membership, and the Board of Trustees.
Convene strategic conversations and develop strategic content for the divisional leadership team and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include co-developing agendas and pre-reads; organizing and memorializing follow-up items; and helping leads communicate outcomes to the broader division and organization.
Support the SVP, managers, and other AP&I staff by managing Talent-related process and issues (e.g.: executive goal setting, promotions and raises, engagement surveys, resource planning) for the division.
Work with the divisional leadership and members of the Talent division to develop and launch initiatives to support and cultivate staff engagement.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, managing projects and human resources processes.
Diplomacy: Discretion, maturity, and grace in interacting with people at all levels of the organization, always.
Excellent project management and organizational skills and attention to detail - often on tight deadlines.
The ability to multitask and prioritize work and communicate status to SVP is a must.
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and prioritization.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write, proofread, and edit.
Excellent customer service orientation: Ability and willingness to proactively solve problems, anticipate and prioritize key tasks, and resolve issues.
A commitment to equity and the College Board's mission.
Ability and willingness to travel in the US (at least 5 times annually, including ~2 trips to the New York City office).
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
You are authorized to work in the US.
Preferred
Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Pet insurance
Tuition assistance
Retirement benefits
Company
The College Board
College Board is a non-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.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Coleman
Chief Executive Officer
Daniela Berger Pollack
Chief Financial Officer
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