Senior Director, Instructional Design

College Board

Job Overview

Location

Remote - USA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Director of Instructional Design at College Board, you will lead the design and development of innovative AP courses and exams, directly impacting over 3 million students and 4,000 colleges worldwide by shaping future educational offerings that expand access and opportunity.
• You will develop content requirements by collaborating with subject matter experts, lead instructional prototyping efforts for new course components, conduct small-scale testing to refine designs, and contribute to cross-divisional planning to ensure smooth transitions from development to deployment.
• You will join the Advanced Placement and Instruction division, a team of 260 staff responsible for developing and administering AP and Pre-AP courses in 40+ disciplines, managing exam administration, scoring, and score reporting, and supporting teacher professional learning programs.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in curriculum innovation, prototyping, and instructional strategy while driving the creation of scalable, high-quality educational materials that align with AP standards, college credit requirements, and strategic goals, positioning you as a leader in next-generation high school education design.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or educational content creation with a focus on prototyping and testing
• Broad and flexible pedagogical knowledge with the ability to quickly become a subject matter expert in new content areas
• Strong project management skills, including resource planning, timeline management, and adaptive problem-solving in response to new information or challenges
• Excellent writing skills for creating clear, engaging, and instructionally effective materials for teachers and curriculum developers
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including curriculum, assessment, and learning engineering experts
• Authorization to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive hiring range of $112,000 - $160,000, with salary determined by location, experience, and internal equity
• Transparent and fair compensation approach rooted in market data, qualifications, and impact, with upfront best offers and location-based adjustments
• Opportunity to work remotely with optional hybrid schedule (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) for candidates near College Board offices, plus occasional travel for business purposes (up to 15%)
• Access to a mission-driven career at a self-sustaining nonprofit committed to expanding educational and career opportunities for all students
• Supportive team environment that values curiosity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, including encouragement to experiment with AI-driven solutions and new digital tools
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive, including professional growth opportunities and a culture of shared success and belonging

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

$112k-160k

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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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