Director, Career Strategy & Engagement- Northeast Region

Director, Career Strategy & Engagement- Northeast Region

College Board - Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnerships, GPER Location : Remote but must reside in Northeast Region This is a full-time position.

About the Team : The Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnership Team drives integrated career state plays; ensuring College Board is seen as a state's talent development advisor via partnerships across government, education agencies, employers, and workforce development partners. We aim to enable all CB products, and especially AP Career Kickstart courses, to thrive and both students and states see a broader set of future options for ALL students.

About the Opportunity : At this pivotal moment in education, College Board is deepening its commitment to preparing students for success - both in college and in high-growth careers. As states accelerate access to career-connected learning, we are seizing the moment with programs like AP Career Kickstart helping to reimagine what's possible for students-by bridging rigorous academics with real-world career skills and opportunity. This role is central to realizing that vision. It brings strategic clarity, operational excellence, and inspirational leadership to three high-impact domains :

Strategic External Engagement

Cultivate enduring partnerships across CTE, government, and industry-building trust and positioning College Board as a visionary, long-term ally in workforce development at the state level.

Career-Connected Event Execution

Lead the design and delivery of high-profile convenings that energize the field, elevate our mission, and catalyze momentum-while streamlining the experience for external partners and internal teams. This is about elevating visibility and momentum without increasing the load on external partners - or internally for our field staff team.

Internal Enablement and Scale

Develop an actionable toolkit of playbooks, training, and resources that empower our State & District Partnerships (SDP) and Government Policy & External Relations (GPER) teams to scale what works across multiple states.

About the Opportunity : We're looking for a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven leader to champion career-connected engagement strategies across the Northeast region. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnerships-and in close collaboration with state and regional leaders on the State and District Partnerships (SDP) team-this Director will :

• Accelerate regional adoption of career-aligned offerings that unlock opportunity for students
• Build cross-sector partnerships with education, workforce, and industry leaders
• Equip internal teams with the tools and training to scale what works

This role demands a strong communicator and collaborator-someone who can navigate complexity, align stakeholders, and drive impact across teams. While this person will report directly to the ED in Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnerships, he / she will work closely with the State and District Partnerships (SDP) team in their given region. Day-to-day priorities and strategic direction will be heavily influenced by Regional and state leadership, requiring someone with strong communication and collaboration skills. Ultimately, your leadership will help ensure students gain access to high-quality, future-ready pathways grounded in real-world opportunity and informed by labor market needs.

In this role, you will :

About You : You are a collaborative, equity-driven leader with a passion for expanding opportunity. You bring :

All roles at College Board require : A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth : welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. A drive for impact and excellence : solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. A collaborative and empathetic approach : working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success Authorization to work for any employer in the USA

About Our Process : Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes : resume and application submission, recruiter phone / video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

What We Offer : At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck-we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation The hiring range for this role is $80,000 -$135,000 We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. We aim to make our best offer upfront-rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.