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
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
