College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world's leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success-including the SAT®, the Advanced Placement® Program, and BigFuture®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools.
About Career Kickstart
Career Kickstart expands the successful AP model to the career and technical education space by offering schools a new set of career-oriented high school courses that provide students with relevant, high-quality instruction and experiences that lead to industry-recognized credentials and college credit. Ultimately, these experiences power students' progress to in-demand jobs in high growth sectors and access to choice-filled lives. We are in the process of building courses and assessments for a Cybersecurity Pathway, and are seeking dynamic and experiences candidates to join our team and to bring high-quality Cybersecurity Assessment experiences to all students.
About the Opportunity
As the Director, Assessment Specialist: Networking Fundamentals, you are responsible for the quality and validity of all assessment content for the Networking Fundamentals exam. Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals is the first course in a two-course Cybersecurity Pathway.
The Assessment Specialist is the primary point of contact for all assessment content developed for the Networking Fundamentals exam. The Assessment Specialist is responsible for all item development and management, from authoring to administration, as well as training and collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs) in K-12, higher education, and industry. The Assessment Specialist trains SMEs on assessment development protocols, translates across academic and technical experts, coordinates with pre- and post-production colleagues (including editorial, graphics, publications, and psychometrics) and collaborates to develop formative assessment materials and resources to support CK Cybersecurity Pathway teachers and students across the United States.
In this Role, You Will
Assessment Development and Scoring (80%)
Serve as the assessment lead for Cybersecurity 1: Networking Fundamentals.
Collaborate closely with the assessment lead for Cybersecurity 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals as well as the course leads for both courses to maintain harmony across pathway exams.
Recruit, train, monitor, and provide feedback to assessment item writers
Author and revise assessment content and train others to author assessment content
Lead the development of all formative and summative assessment content through iterative review stages with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the Cybersecurity Course Leads, Assessment Production teams, CK Assessment Director, and Test Development Committee.
Be responsible for development of all assessment forms, ensuring that the exam aligns with approved curricula and test specifications
Conduct multiple face-to-face weekend meetings as well as virtual meetings (during work week, evenings, or weekends) with each of the committees within your stewardship as well as other committee meetings in the discipline as needed.
Lead in-person and virtual scoring events and produce scoring materials to publish for teacher and student use
Assessment Quality and Process (20%)
Contribute to current research and best practices related to assessment; participate in regular discussions with other Career Kickstart and AP Curriculum & Assessment colleagues on current assessment standards and practices, building toward common, shared beliefs about the direction of CK assessment and the larger CTE educational and assessment community
Contribute to creating and refining processes for efficient, high quality assessment development
Refine and improve question task models in collaboration with Assessment Director and other internal and external stakeholders
Make data-driven recommendations for CK Cybersecurity exam design improvements in collaboration with and aligned to other College Board initiatives
Monitor and improve exam validity, reliability, fairness, and quality, as well as reader reliability in accordance with established program thresholds
Serve as a recognized and trusted resource within the community by collaborating with the CK Course Leads in engaging with the community to drive teacher satisfaction with the CK Cybersecurity Pathway courses and exams
About You
You have:
Knowledge of current trends and emerging topics in K-12, higher education, and/or industry networking/cybersecurity standards
Advanced degree or certification is preferred, though not required. (e.g., a Master's degree in education, computer science, or information technology; industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, etc.)
Familiarity with current networking assessments, including industry recognized credentials
Understanding of Career and Technical Education programs, goals, and stakeholders (preferred)
Willingness to explore new and creative methods for assessment
Teaching experience or applied professional experience in computer networking or a related field (preferred)
Experience in standardized assessment development (preferred)
Experience with digital assessment (preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information for a variety of audiences and purposes
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing tasks simultaneously
Meticulous attention to detail, including the ability to closely proofread
Excellent skills in process and procedure implementation, including adhering to project plans and schedules, and maintaining project management documentation for tracking
Technical acumen and aptitude; proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of browser-based applications and tools
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to interact with staff at all levels
Willingness to give, accept, and address constructive feedback
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to travel 6-10 times a year (domestic)
You must be authorized to work in the US
About Our Process
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process.
Preferred Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
About Our Benefits and Compensation
College Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking 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 $80,000 to $135,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.
Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.
Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:
A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more
Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.
About Our Culture
Our community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:
We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.
We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.
We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).
We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.
We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.
We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.
