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Director, Advanced Placement Editorial and Product Development College Board - Advanced Placement Remote 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 more than 30 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. Learn more are http://press.collegeboard.org/ap. The AP Classroom Instructional Products team of three people develops instructional resources, interventions, and other documents for teachers of the forty AP subject areas (comprising curricula in mathematics, arts, English, science, world languages, and social sciences) and resources related to the development of new AP courses. We are a close-knit, dedicated team with a track record of success in producing products and publications to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, educators, member organizations and staff. About the Opportunity As the Director, AP Editorial and Product Development, you will shepherd the launch of new and revised AP courses by shaping and managing various products and publications (e.g., Course and Exam Descriptions, Lab Manuals, Practice Exams). You will guide the content creation conducted by other team members, vendors and/or consultants as needed. You are a driving force in the team\'s efforts to meet deadlines and refine processes. You will ensure that AP Program policies, processes, information, and resources are communicated clearly, accurately, and consistently. In this role, you will: Content Development and Management 50%: * Manage and collaborate with Program Staff and Subject Matter Experts on the creation and development of new and revised instructional and curriculum products and publications for select AP classes * Develop and operationalize a comprehensive suite of processes and timetables, editorial guides, review and quality control protocols, and other standards needed to ensure uniform and high-quality product development and delivery * Develop standards and enforce consistency in instructional practice, structure, design and terminology Project Management 50%: * Work with other teams across the AP division in developing requirements and resources to ensure alignment * Ensure all products are fair, bias-free, and in alignment with AP Course and Exam Descriptions (CEDs) and other relevant documents and standards * Assist in a variety of program management tasks related to AP publications and communications, including tracking and monitoring program publication budgets; coordinating program components with other departments/divisions/consultants; preparing reports and recommending adjustments in policies and procedures, and supporting efforts to continuously improve communications planning, content development, and production and distribution processes About You You have: * Minimum of four years of effective and relevant work experience in developmental editing and publishing * Experience in managing content across multiple channels (print and digital media) preferred * Experience in the development of curricula or instructional materials * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Strong organizational, time and task management skills and the ability to move forward multiple projects in concert while meeting timelines, both independently and as a member of the team * Adept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actions * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting remotely and in-person * Bachelor\'s degree in Communications, Publ To view the full job description, click here{rel="nofollow"}