Executive Director, EaR Strategy & Alignment, Public Affairs
Core
Executive Director leading end-to-end Public Affairs strategy, integrating policy, research, and stakeholder initiatives to shape narratives and drive engagement for College Board's mission.
Role type
Senior IC policy communications strategist & program leader
Builds
Integrated communications campaigns, policy narratives, and stakeholder engagement strategies for legislative and regulatory initiatives
Domain
Education sector public policy and regulatory affairs
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
policy communications strategy, legislative agenda translation, media relations, stakeholder sequencing, crisis communications, cross-functional leadership, narrative design, risk management, data-driven strategy, executive presence
Preferred skills
experience with state/federal initiatives, rapid response in sensitive environments, AI tool adoption
Technologies
AI-driven solutions, digital tools
Responsibilities
Own coordinated strategy and measurable outcomes across Public Affairs disciplines; Act as primary EaR contact for policy-adjacent teams; Translate legislative agendas into coordinated communications campaigns; Orchestrate flexible EaR Studio teams of experts; Integrate policy landscape analysis and media intelligence into campaign planning; Drive execution, measurement, and reporting for priority initiatives
Seniority
Executive Director, strategic leadership & cross-org influence
