Director, K-12, Midwestern Region - REQ000431_43245530923_13-3175

at The College Board in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Build & maintain strong relationships with CSSOs, superintendents, and key stat agency or district staff. Create and deliver key reports and presentations to all levels of staff independently or collaboratively with colleagues.
  
• Apply understanding of full K-12 educational landscape in the assigned territory to develop & execute a state or district strategy plan in consultation with Regional Vice President, K-12 Executive Director, and other departments, as necessary. Independently develop & execute account strategies with a focus on service-model implementation.
  
• Utilize consultative sales processes in the course of district-level, data-focused needs analyses. Manage all aspects of contracting process.
  
• Plan & conduct in-depth, sometimes customized, workshops and professional development programs for K-12 constituent groups
  

• Utilize Salesforce CRM for account management, to monitor progress toward goals, to manage state/district account plans, and for proactive opportunity and task management.
  
• Employ various College Board sources to access, compile, and analyze data in support of work with districts and states. Independently conduct standard and complex data analysis to inform recommendations to stakeholders in strategy planning.
  
• Lead or manage divisional or regional projects assigned by leadership.
  

• At least 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in education or a related field; direct experience in assessment, curriculum, or student achievement initiatives strongly preferred
  
• A passion for education and deep commitment to the College Board's mission of promoting educational equity, access, and excellence for students of all backgrounds
  
• A demonstrated ability to build deep and meaningful relationships, to influence others to action, and to effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including developing and leading presentations, and ability to analyze and succinctly summarize key data points to present key findings to constituents
  
• Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple time-sensitive projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team
  
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft applications
  
• A willingness & ability to travel extensively
  

• A Bachelor's degree
  
• Experience using customer relationship management system like Salesforce (preferred)
  

• Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid parental leave, retirement benefits with a generous matching program, and more.
  
• We reward performance through annual bonuses and provide opportunities for salary growth over time through base compensation increases, merit raises and promotions.
  
• We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other, their qualifications, and their impact. The salary range for a new employee in this position is $88,000 to $130,000. The salary offer of an individual candidate within this range is specific to their location and qualifications.
  

• Each salary offer is determined carefully using internal and external benchmarking and adjusting for the candidate's location. You will have an opportunity to discuss salary in more detail after you begin the application process.
  

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.
  
• 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 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 offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.
  
• 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.