Oversee the end-to-end strategy, development, and quality assurance of AP Reading publications.
Direct the annual planning and execution of AP post-administration publication templates, schedules, and deliverables.
Drive the strategic transformation of AP Reading publication delivery.
Architect and manage scoring guideline templates for AP Reading, AP Central, and AP Classroom.
Lead the coordination and execution of spring scoring guideline reviews across all subjects and exam forms.
Partner with the Publications team and external vendors to optimize tools, processes, and timelines for the annual export and integration of free-response scoring assets.
Ensure AP assessment team compliance with IACET CEU accreditation standards.
Champion innovation by leading pilot projects and strategic initiatives.
Strategize and implement enterprise-wide scheduling and performance tracking systems.
Oversee the configuration, validation, and quality assurance of annual scoring systems and applications.
Evaluate cross-subject free-response performance data.
Engineer advanced scoring Smartsheets for central planning workbooks for the AP Reading.
Lead the management of the annual AP C&A Reading risk and escalation log.
Facilitate annual retrospective data collection and analysis with assessment content teams.
Quantify and communicate the effectiveness of AP Reading preparation and training efforts through data-driven impact reporting.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in product, program, editorial, and/or project management, preferably within educational assessment or related sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in a content area aligned with an AP subject, education, or business; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
Deep expertise in the AP Program, assessment design principles, and scoring practices, including free-response items, rubric and scoring guideline development, and task model frameworks.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong working knowledge of publication workflows and accessibility standards related to educational assessments and web-based content (preferred).
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to lead high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups.
Proficient in designing, managing, and interpreting dashboards and performance visualizations to support strategic planning and reporting.
Technically skilled in project management and collaboration platforms, including Jira, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and retrospective tools (Smartsheet Certification strongly preferred)
High level of technical fluency, with the ability to rapidly learn new technologies and a strong interest in leveraging automation and enterprise AI for operational efficiency.
Willing and able to travel 6–8 times per year, including 3–4 consecutive weeks during May–June to support annual AP Reading events.

Benefits

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementeditorial managementscoring practicesrubric developmenttask model frameworksdata analysisperformance visualizationpublication workflowsaccessibility standards

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsfacilitation skillsleadershipinfluencing skillsstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Smartsheet CertificationIACET CEU accreditation