Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, STEM

As Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, STEM you will ensure all AP assessment materials are consistent in style and reflect the high level of quality AP teachers and students expect from the College Board. You should have editorial expertise and a keen eye for detail, as well as the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently on tight deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally in a production environment.  

As part of the AP Assessment Production team, your impact will be significant. You will edit and proofread AP Exams and instructional assessment resources across 40+ courses, applying and helping to shape the AP Exam style. You will work closely with content experts to ensure all AP assessment materials are clear, consistent, and error-free. You will serve as an expert on all editorial matters and be accountable for the editorial quality and accuracy of all reviewed publications.  

As Associate Director, AP Editorial Quality, STEM you will be an integral member of the cross-functional team building and delivering AP Exams.  You’ll help refine style, ensure accuracy and clarity, and support the growth of editorial capabilities within the organization. With a strong command of language and a passion for educational access, this is your chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact. 

In this role, you will:  

Conduct editorial reviews of AP Exam items, exam forms, and associated materials (70%)  

• Serve as a principal STEM-focused editor and copyeditor in the production of AP assessment items, forms, and associated materials  

• Serve as global editor and copyeditor of AP assessment items and associated materials across all subjects  

• Ensure all content is clear, concise, consistent, grammatically correct, and faithful to the stylistic conventions established for each course   

• Work closely with content experts to ensure assessment items are error-free  

• Apply general AP assessment style guidelines; absorb and navigate complexity across multiple resource sets and course-specific conventions to make sound editorial judgment calls 

• Fact-check and verify citations and source information as needed  

• Become a proficient user of a variety of authoring and content management platforms  

• Work with content experts to ensure that all AP Exams adhere to defined specifications for layout and presentation 

• Exhibit curiosity and exercise independent editorial judgment on style issues, drawing on precedent, exemplars, and cross-course conventions to resolve ambiguity 

• Complete iterative reviews of AP Exams as they are revised 

• Proofread AP Exams and support publications and/or systems that need cross-checking and/or integration 

• Perform rigorous "copy-to-copy" comparisons  

• Ensure the above reviews result in error-free assessments and related materials of the highest quality   

Support the quality and accuracy of editorial resources and reviews for all AP courses, with an emphasis on AP STEM courses (30%)  

• Collaborate with the Director, AP Editorial Quality and other Associate Directors, AP Editorial Quality, STEM to update and maintain course-specific style sheets and digital formatting guidelines 

• Take ownership of strategic editorial projects, such as exemplar items, style sheets, and task models, working autonomously from incomplete inputs to polished, exemplar-quality output with minimal oversight  

• Proactively investigate exemplars developed by other editors to replicate the standard of quality expected across AP editorial products 

• Support the development and refinement of relevant editorial resources for all STEM courses 

• Work closely with members of the Editorial team to refine and maintain an in-house assessment style guide 

• Monitor workflow, prioritize projects, and adhere to deadlines 

• Lead educational opportunities for members of the Editorial team to support generalist editors in completing STEM editorial tasks  

• Participate in educational opportunities, trainings, and professional development for all members of the Editorial team  

• Help ensure internal subject matter expert satisfaction with editorial services provided in support of AP STEM courses 

• Make informed, independent decisions on content and style issues; escalate issues and steer to higher-level resolution when needed 

• Engage in regular coaching and feedback sessions, with a commitment to continuous quality improvement 

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing smarter, more effective editorial practices, including the continued exploration of innovative technologies in editorial processes 

 About You  

• Expertise in editing with 4+ years of copyediting, proofreading, and editing experience, preferably in a STEM-related field and preferably with secondary or postsecondary content  

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM-related field  

• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and other professional style guides, and extensive, demonstrated experience in the application of professional style guides  

• Experience working in a variety of content management systems and technical platforms 

• Strong organizational, time, and task management skills and the ability to move forward multiple projects in concert while meeting timelines, both independently and as a member of the team     

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  

• A growth mindset and flexibility when working through ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic, collaborative setting 

• The ability to travel 3-5 times per year or <15% to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business 

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 in the United States 

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 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 $56,000-$95,000. 

• 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. 

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. 

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.