Associate Director, Curriculum & Assessment Program Operations

TL;DR

Associate Director, Curriculum & Assessment Program Operations: Managing program execution, financial operations, and operational consistency for the AP Curriculum and Assessment team with an accent on high-volume program delivery and cross-functional coordination. Focus on establishing scalable processes, managing a $6M budget portfolio, and ensuring seamless execution of Development Committee lifecycles.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Reston, VA (Hybrid: onsite required every Tuesday and Wednesday).

Salary: $56,000–$95,000

Company

A mission-driven, self-sustaining nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities for students.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end Development Committee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and meeting execution.
• Establish and refine scalable operational processes, documentation, and knowledge management practices.
• Provide oversight for the $6M AP Curriculum & Assessment budget portfolio, including forecasting and expense management.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, clear roles, and smooth program delivery.
• Maintain accurate committee rosters and serve as the single source of truth for membership records.
• Support onsite meeting operations and collaborate with the broader team to deliver 65+ annual meetings.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in program management, operations, or large-scale program delivery.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong proficiency with operational tools such as Smartsheet and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operational budgets and financial processes.
• Ability to maintain a consistent onsite presence in the Reston office.
• Ability to travel 3-6 times a year for business purposes.

Nice to have

• Experience working in education, assessment, or other mission-driven organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful, mission-driven work focused on expanding educational access.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being.
• Commitment to fair, transparent, and market-based compensation.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous growth and iterative learning.
• Opportunities to engage with emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.

Hiring process

• Resume and application submission followed by a recruiter screen.
• Hiring manager interview, performance exercise, and panel interview.
• Final conversation with leadership and reference checks.