HC20170705-23211 — Associate Director, Special Projects &
Initiatives – Communications & Marketing
The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting
a search for an Associate Director, Special Projects & Initiatives –
Communications & Marketing for the College Board’s Senior Vice
President of Communications & Marketing. This position is based in
our New York, NY headquarters.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Director, Special Projects & Initiatives, reporting to
and working closely with the Senior Vice President of
Communications & Marketing, is responsible for tracking, supporting,
and propelling the Communications and Marketing division initiatives
to successful completion. The Associate Director will build
relationships, interact, and work closely with a broad set of
employees from the College Board. She/he will represent the SVP on a
regular basis to others in the organization and is a pro-active
problem-solver and facilitator, using solid judgment and discretion
at all times. This position keeps the lines of communication open
ensuring that the SVP is well informed and prepared for meetings,
events, and other activities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
* Provide executive assistance and special project support to
the SVP and supporting Vice Presidents in the Communications &
Marketing Division.
* Perform a variety of project management tasks that focus on
tracking, and sometimes managing, key initiatives on behalf of
the SVP; includes establishing timelines and delegating
assignments; coordinating project deliverables with other
departments/divisions/consultants; and evaluating and updating
project status for reporting and decision making, recommending
adjustments.
* Ensure that all SVP initiatives are appropriately prioritized
resourced and on-track, focusing on coordination of
cross-functional work streams, data collection and
maintenance, and management of preparation for key outreach
and speaking engagements.
* Work with SVP to develop regular communications to keep
employees informed about divisional priorities, successes, and
other developments.
* Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, emails,
presentations, and technical documents for the SVP for both
internal and external audiences.
* Undertake special projects, including but not limited to the
development of key presentations, the evaluation of proposals,
and the preparation of background reports on key topics.
* Manage SVP’s preparation for meetings and works closely with
the Communication & Marketing leadership team, as needed to
prepare presentation materials and ensure timely and effective
follow-up to meetings.
* Perform a variety of key support tasks as needed, which may
include responding to requests for information, monitoring the
divisional and program budgets, preparing divisional
communications, researching topics and drafting summaries.
WHO YOU ARE
* Minimum of 4+ years of related work experience that requires
project management skills, keen organizational skills,
analytical skills and superior communications skills
Related Skills & Other Requirements:
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work with a broad set of employees in collaborative
fashion
* Excellent communication skills
* Superb writing skills, including proofreading and editing
abilities
* Highly credible with executive maturity
* Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity
* Organized and experienced in leading projects forward
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent at engaging other resources when necessary and
keeping key parties informed.
* Ability to learn independently
* Can quickly synthesize and analyze complex information from
multiple sources
* Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent political judgment
and discretion
* Superior analytical and quantitative skills
* Ability to set up analytical frameworks to evaluate options
* Ability to present information in a clear, compelling and
concise way
* Skilled at prioritizing work based on analysis
BENEFITS
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package, which
includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement savings
plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and
training.
APPLY
If you are interested in joining the College Board in this position
and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply by
submitting your resume and a brief, introductory cover letter.
MISSION
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success
and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization
committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known
products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.
The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in
E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. Please understand
that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
