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Associate Director, AP Music Theory, Curriculum and Assessment
The College Board. Support creation, sourcing, and review of musical scores, audio excerpts, and test questions for the AP Music Theory Exam and formative assessments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in music theory and standardized assessment development, with proficiency in music notation and audio editing software. Capable of collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders and integrating emerging technologies into assessment processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Master's Degree In Music TheoryExpertise In Standardized Assessment DevelopmentMusic Notation Software ProficiencyAudio Editing Software ProficiencyStrong Oral And Written Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Assessment DevelopmentMusic Theory KnowledgeAural Skills Assessment DevelopmentProofreadingProject ManagementDigital Assessment DevelopmentSibeliusAdobe IllustratorAdobe AuditionAdobe Media Encoder
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetLearner's Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Music Notation SoftwareAudio Editing SoftwareItem Authoring SystemsBanking Systems
Industry Keywords
AP Music Theory ExamFormative AssessmentsAssessment Best PracticesEmerging TechnologiesAI-Driven Solutions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support creation, sourcing, and review of musical scores, audio excerpts, and test questions for the AP Music Theory Exam and formative assessments
- Collaborate with AP Music Theory Course Experts on operational assessment development
- Integrate AI technologies ethically and effectively in assessment development and review
- Train subject matter experts on assessment development protocols as needed
- Translate between academic and technical experts, including psychometricians
- Collaborate on formative assessment materials and resources for AP Music Theory
- Set musical scores in Sibelius to specifications
- Add annotations in Adobe Illustrator and export SVGs for internal graphics delivery
- Edit audio in Adobe Audition and convert files using Adobe Media Encoder
- Place audio files in digital test questions using item authoring and banking systems
- Proof musical scores and audio
- Review and edit alt text for musical scores
- Source audio and musical score stimuli for multiple-choice questions
- Compose original stimuli for multiple-choice or free-response questions
- Submit and track third-party stimuli permissions requests
- Support review of stimulus materials and adapt stimulus identification and selection processes
- Review assessment content and recommend revisions based on established criteria
- Facilitate face-to-face, weekend, and virtual meetings with the AP Test Development Committee
- Support AP Exam scoring at the annual AP Reading and produce post-Reading publications
- Develop assessment best practices and contribute to departmental assessment workstreams
- Improve assessment development processes and monitor stimulus quality, reliability, and fairness
Requirements
What you’ll need- A master's degree in music theory or a directly related discipline
- Knowledge of current trends in music theory
- Expertise in music theory with experience in standardized assessment development or related work
- Experience developing music theory and aural skills assessments through teaching, assessment writing, and/or digital publications editing
- Experience with digital assessment preferred
- Facility with music software, especially music notation software and audio editing software
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Solid technical proficiency and a customer-focused mindset
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, including proofreading and managing multiple tasks
- Demonstrated ability to implement processes and procedures, manage project plans and schedules, and maintain tracking documentation
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively across all levels and engage in constructive feedback
- Ability to travel 6-8 times per year, plus up to two additional weeks for the AP Reading
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and willingness to adopt AI-driven solutions
- Comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Learner's mindset and commitment to growth
- Drive for impact and excellence
- Collaborative and empathetic approach
Benefits
Comp & perks- Option to be fully remote or hybrid for candidates near College Board offices
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- Location-adjusted salaries
- Transparent conversations about compensation and benefits
- Meaningful career and supportive team
- Travel opportunities for business purposes