Senior Director, K-12, Strategic Account Manager

October 29

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The College Board

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Education • Non-profit

The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. It connects students to college success and opportunity by supporting them in building essential skills for higher education and removing barriers to access. The College Board operates with a focus on respect, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a diverse and dedicated team of professionals. Based in several locations across the United States, they strive to modernize operations and increase their digital footprint, supporting students and families nationwide.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of a comprehensive, multi-year state strategic plan in partnership with the Regional Vice President and Regional Executive Director with the goal to ensure increased access and opportunity to students & educators. • Serve as a state lead by spearheading an internal working group comprised of SDP, Higher Ed, Government Relations, and Policy colleagues to ensure that USS approaches are inclusive of varied stakeholders and support organizational priorities. • Apply understanding of the full K-12 education landscape in the state to influence strategy plans and execution. • Deeply understand state and district opportunities and problems to develop comprehensive strategic district account plans that include customized, data-driven, solutions that meet state and district needs, with the ultimate goal of maintaining and growing business across your assigned territory. • Build and own strong relationships with external partners and community stakeholders, identifying key decision-makers and influencers. • Employ various College Board sources to access, compile, and analyze data in support of work with districts/states. • Independently conduct standard and complex data analysis to inform recommendations to stakeholders in strategy planning. • Strategically prioritize among competing priorities, to allocate resources effectively and make informed decisions that align with long-term regional goals and drive sustainable growth. • Ensure effective communication across all levels of unit, promoting transparency and alignment to organization, division, and unit.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant and progressive experience (managerial or professional) in education or a related field • 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 • Achievement orientation, with evidence of setting and attaining goals • 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 (approx. 40%) within the assigned territory and nationally for meetings, trainings, and conferences. • A valid drivers license and willingness to drive • A Master’s degree or equivalent work experience • Experience using customer relationship management system like Salesforce (preferred)

🏖️ 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