The College Board

Operations Knowledge Author

The College Board

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $56,000 - $95,000 per year

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About the role

  • Research, write, and edit clear, actionable knowledge articles, guides, and workflows that support Operations teams in delivering efficient, high-quality service.
  • Translate complex, technical, or policy-driven information into clear, user-friendly content for diverse audiences.
  • Develop and maintain content aligned with upcoming product and program releases, ensuring Operations has the right information at the right time to support customers.
  • Consolidate and synthesize information from multiple products and platforms into unified, searchable, easy-to-navigate knowledge assets.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to document key procedures, best practices, and lessons learned.
  • Tag, classify, and maintain knowledge content using College Board’s defined metadata and governance standards to improve searchability and consistency.
  • Participate in routine content audits to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and lifecycle compliance.
  • Track and report on content health metrics such as review completion, update frequency, and accuracy scores.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to templates, structure, or workflows based on analytics and user feedback.
  • Partner with the Knowledge Manager to align content with governance policies and lifecycle workflows.
  • Participate in release-readiness planning to ensure that new or updated knowledge content is developed and validated prior to launches.
  • Ensure published knowledge content is optimized for search and accessibility.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including AI-assisted authoring approaches for efficiency.
  • Engage in authoring communities of practice to share insights, improve standards, and strengthen the knowledge authoring discipline within Operations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience writing and editing content that explains complex processes and product functionality in simple, clear terms, ideally in an EdTech or SaaS setting.
  • Demonstrated exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into clear, actionable language.
  • Experience with enterprise knowledge platforms (e.g., SharePoint, ServiceNow, Confluence, Salesforce Knowledge).
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted authoring tools or content analytics platforms.
  • Understanding of metadata, taxonomy, and accessibility standards.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
  • Comfort working in a structured environment with defined governance and workflows.
  • Knowledge of usability testing, information design, or UX writing principles.
  • Certification or training in writing/editing, knowledge-centered service (KCS), or knowledge management frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Knowledge Centered Service (KCS) principles.
  • The ability to travel 3-5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools
writingeditingcontent developmentknowledge managementmetadatataxonomyaccessibility standardsusability testinginformation designUX writing
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycreativitytime managementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
writing/editing certificationknowledge-centered service (KCS) certificationknowledge management frameworks training