Executive Director, Strategic Innovation, Greenhouse

College Board

Job Overview

Location

Remote - USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Executive Director, Strategic Innovation, Greenhouse at College Board leads the development of innovative solutions to improve community college transfer success and student outcomes, driving meaningful impact in education equity and access.
• Day to day, the role involves developing strategic plans and vision (40%), leading product development from concept to launch (40%), and managing and mentoring a cross-functional product, design, and engineering team (20%), including setting goals, tracking progress, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• The Greenhouse team is a mission-driven innovation unit within College Board, focused on building scalable, human-centered solutions to persistent education challenges, operating with startup-like agility and a commitment to user-centered design and rapid learning.
• In this role, the individual will learn to navigate complex educational ecosystems, scale zero-to-one initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and grow as a strategic leader while advancing College Board’s mission to clear a path for all students to own their future.

🎯 Requirements

• 12–15+ years of experience in product management, engineering, design, or a related field, with a strong track record of leading teams in ambiguous, zero-to-one environments
• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing, cross-functional teams, with demonstrated ability to advise and empower senior-level talent and foster ownership without heavy-handed direction
• Experience in education, higher education, or the community college ecosystem, particularly related to transfer, enrollment, or student success, is a strong plus
• A visionary, strategic mindset with the ability to connect complex challenges and translate ideas into action
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to build from zero to one in ambiguous spaces
• Strong operational leadership, including prioritization, team alignment, and driving accountability in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholders
• A strategic and inclusive leadership style that fosters belonging, clear priorities, and effective team structures
• A proven ability to drive performance through evidence-based feedback, coaching, and supporting smart risk-taking
• Deep commitment to mission-driven work and advancing educational equity and access
• Ability to travel approximately 2 weeks per quarter to engage with users, partners, and internal teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive hiring range of $176,000 - $245,000, with compensation based on location, experience, and market data
• Transparent and fair compensation practices, including location-based adjustments and upfront offer intentions
• Opportunity to work on mission-driven innovation that expands access to higher education and supports college and career readiness for 7 million students annually
• Flexible remote work arrangement with option for hybrid (Tuesday/Wednesday in office) for those near College Board offices
• Comprehensive package designed to help employees thrive, including support for professional growth and impact
• Commitment to learning, user input, and iterative improvement through a learner’s mindset and feedback culture

Skills & Technologies

Remote

$176k-245k

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About College Board

College Board is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1900 that develops and administers standardized tests, curricula, and programs to expand access to higher education. It owns and operates the SAT, PSAT, AP, and CLEP examinations, supports college planning tools, and partners with schools and universities to promote college readiness. The organization also offers scholarship search services and data-driven research reports on educational trends and equity.

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