Associate Director, AP Permissions & Licensing (Education)

TL;DR

Associate Director, AP Permissions & Licensing (Education): Securing third-party copyright permissions for AP assessment and curricular products with an accent on fair use, public domain, and rightsholder negotiations. Focus on building copyright plans, managing high-volume licensing data, and improving permissions management processes.

Location: Remote - USA (Candidates near offices have a hybrid option; must be eligible to work in the USA; occasional travel 4-6 times per year required)

Salary: $40,000 – $75,000

Company

A self-sustaining non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities through rigorous academic programs and assessments.

What you will do

• Research and clear copyright permissions for AP Assessments, making determinations on fair use and public domain.
• Manage the full cycle of permission requests, including rightsholder correspondence, contract signatures, and payment.
• Partner with course teams and product managers to maintain accurate copyright tracking and credit lines.
• Handle copyright violation reports and manage the removal of unauthorized online content.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document and iterate on permissions management practices and tools.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States.
• 4+ years of experience in copyright permissions and/or licensing.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Deep understanding of copyright law, including public domain and fair use processes.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and MS Excel.
• Ability to travel 4-6 times a year to company offices for business purposes.

Nice to have

• Experience with item bank management.
• Interest in adopting and experimenting with AI-driven solutions for productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful, mission-driven work focused on expanding educational access.
• Collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and iterative learning.
• Comprehensive benefits package and competitive, location-adjusted compensation.
• Supportive team culture with a commitment to professional growth.

Hiring process

• Resume and application review.
• Recruiter phone/video screen and hiring manager interview.
• Performance exercise and panel interview.
• Leadership conversation and reference checks.