Senior Director, Governance and Risk

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🕒 July 10

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $120k - $195k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎲 Risk

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The College Board

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1900

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

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.

📋 Description

• Operationalize the information security governance and risk vision • Oversee Security Policy, Security Awareness, Business Continuity, Vendor Risk Management, and the Information Security Risk Register • Maintain, update, communicate, and operationalize security policies and standards • Oversee security awareness training, targeted campaigns, and effectiveness metrics • Coordinate Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery governance, BIAs, plan updates, testing, and remediation • Maintain an accurate and actionable Information Security Risk Register • Oversee third-party risk assessments, SOC 2 reviews, control analysis, and risk evaluation • Coordinate Vendor Risk Management with Procurement and business stakeholders • Identify and prioritize automation and AI Agent opportunities for Governance and Risk processes • Implement tooling and workflow improvements such as OneTrust and KnowBe4 • Establish and monitor KPIs/KRIs and drive scalable process improvements • Lead a team of four through vision-setting, goal management, coaching, and support • Review Data Security language in procurement contracts and security requirements in RFPs • Develop risk language for state contracts • Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Information Security, Privacy, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders • Explain security risks, audit findings, and control gaps to technical audiences and senior leadership

🎯 Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience leading Governance and Risk functions • CRISC certification required • Bachelor's degree required • Advanced degree preferred • Practical knowledge of Security Policy, Security Awareness, Business Continuity, Vendor Risk Management, and Information Security Issue Management • Experience working across technical and non-technical teams, including Legal, Procurement, Information Security, Privacy, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills • Strategic and inclusive leadership style • Proven ability to drive performance and growth • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills • Learner's mindset and commitment to growth • Ability to travel 3–4 times a year • Authorization to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonuses • Merit-based raises and promotions • Mission-driven workplace where impact matters • Development and success investment • Supportive team • Comprehensive benefits package • Remote-first workplace policy • Flexible remote or hybrid option for candidates near College Board offices • Travel opportunities to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business