Senior Director – Admission Testing Programs

TalentED Advisors

Senior Director leading the strategic vision and execution of admissions assessment portfolio for E3n, impacting educators and students nationwide. Focusing on product development and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in leading product strategy and performance for admissions assessment portfolios, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, market analysis, and financial management. Proficient in utilizing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and drive continuous improvement in educational assessment and admissions solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipAgile MethodologiesFinancial Performance ManagementEducational Assessment Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Product RoadmappingBusiness Metrics AnalysisStrategic Vision DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Predictive AnalyticsAI-Enabled Evaluation Tools

Industry Keywords

Admissions AssessmentEdtechIndependent School MarketEnrollment Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vision, strategy, and performance of E3n’s admissions assessment portfolio.
Establish and maintain the strategic vision for the admissions portfolio, including current programs and the future blended admissions solution.
Define product roadmaps, investment priorities, and sequencing aligned with organizational goals and market opportunities.
Evaluate competitive landscape, customer needs, and emerging trends to ensure continued relevance and differentiation.
Serve as the primary strategic leader responsible for bringing next-generation admissions solutions to market.
Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning Product teams, Research & Innovation, Enterprise Data & Insight, technology, design, operations, and external partners.
Define product functionality, requirements, and business rules to guide development efforts.
Coordinate with platform and operations teams responsible for registration, administration, and related systems.
Remove barriers to execution by aligning stakeholders and resolving competing priorities.
Review and approve releases to ensure quality, alignment, and readiness.
Collaborate with Research & Innovation to develop next-generation admissions models, constructs, and blended assessment approaches.
Partner with Enterprise Data & Insight to explore predictive analytics, AI-enabled evaluation tools, and cross-lifecycle insights that enhance decision-making.
Monitor adoption, customer satisfaction, and operational outcomes to guide continuous improvement.
Own the financial performance of the admissions portfolio, including margin contribution and investment effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
12+ years of experience with at least 7+ years of experience managing products, programs, or portfolios.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation.
Experience working within structured development methodologies such as Agile or similar frameworks.
Ability to analyze business metrics and translate insights into strategic decisions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in educational assessment, admissions testing, or edtech environments.
Knowledge of the independent school market or enrollment processes.
Experience managing complex product portfolios and high-stakes programs.
Experience with profit and loss responsibility or business performance management.
Advanced degree in education, business, social sciences, or a related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purpose with impact. Our work directly supports educators, school leaders, and families nationwide. The decisions we make—and the tools we build—matter.
Smart, thoughtful colleagues. You’ll work alongside people who care deeply about education, ask good questions, and value collaboration, clarity, and integrity.
Whole-person thinking. Just as we help schools understand the full student journey, we strive to support employees as whole people—recognizing that strong work is sustained by balance, trust, and belonging.
Growth during a moment of transformation. E3n is actively evolving. That means opportunities to shape systems, influence direction, and grow alongside an organization defining its future.
Values-driven, data-informed. We balance heart and rigor—grounding our work in evidence while staying anchored in empathy, equity, and real-world impact.