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This position is for a Senior Director, Higher Education Strategic Initiatives with a Remote company in Jackson.
Summary: As the Senior Director, Higher Education Strategic Initiatives, you are responsible for developing, coordinating, and influencing higher education public policies that improve the student educational pipeline and outcomes, with an immediate focus on enabling the growth and acceptance of Advanced Placement access courses in California. You will do this by bringing, building and maintaining strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the major public higher education systems and institutions in California (including the University of California and the California State University systems, the Community College Network, and other state level Higher Ed associations). You are the College Board "expert" on California-specific higher education trends, policies, and the current goals and needs of these major higher education systems.
You will leverage your know-how, experience and relationships in California to partner with Higher Education team members to help advance partnerships in other states. You are invested in and passionate about developing close working relationships with the university central offices, individual university campuses, and key university governance committees. You are solutions-oriented and will work closely with College Board's State and District leadership, Higher Education leadership, and account managers as well as with College Board senior leadership across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities: Manage UC, CSU and community college system relationships to advance their understanding of the value of College Board's products and services. Build strong relationships with UC, CSU, and CCC's central offices, administrative leadership and appropriate committees, and partner with and support the AP Higher Ed team in facilitating and coordinating key faculty and academic unit relationships in support of credit policy. Provide intelligence and direction on a range of emerging trends affecting students getting ready, getting in, and getting through college at 2- and 4-year programs of study in California. Design and conduct workshops and technical assistance trainings that help inspire California higher education officials and users to support the adoption of critical College Board products and services. Working across internal teams in prioritized states, embed efforts to drive coordinated strategies and plans that align K12 and Higher Ed objectives and actions, with the goal of seamlessly supporting access and equity for all students.
Education & Experience: Master's degree and/or at least ten years of progressively responsible work experience. Extensive experience working in and knowledge of the public California higher education system, with experience working in a system central office, enrollment function, or on academic placement and credit policy strongly preferred. A passion for education and a deep commitment to the College Board's mission of promoting educational equity, access, and excellence for students of all backgrounds. Strong project management, problem solving capabilities, and analytical skills. Extensive knowledge of client needs and the ability to identify and meet the needs of prospective clients. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to relate to university staff and faculty at various levels. Collaborative and consultative approach to work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including oral presentation/public speaking skills. Excellent PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Project skills. Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 40%). Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits: About Our Benefits and Compensation: College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent loo ing to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market. The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $104,000 to $165,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.
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