Director, Training and Quality College Board - Operations Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team  The Operations Division at College Board is focused on leading the organization’s transformation to support delivery of digital assessments. The division aims to provide strong customer engagement and world-class digital assessment delivery experience that supports millions of students and thousands of schools and test centers annually. The Customer Engagement & Experience department is a combination of teams that support our key constituents: students, parents, educators, and our state partners that represent approximately two million contacts per year. This integrated team serves as the organization’s ‘front line’ and represents the voice of the customer, partnering across the organization to help improve the overall customer experience.   About the Opportunity  As the Director, Training and Quality, you play a critical role in driving service excellence and consistency across internal and outsourced call center operations. You will evaluate current training processes, define ongoing training requirements, deliver training modules and provide strategic oversight of training delivery and quality frameworks. This role will be responsible for leading the evolution, execution, and measurement training programs and quality assurance standards that ensure consistent delivery of customer service for all College Board contact center environments.   In this role, you will:  Training Development, Delivery and Oversight (65%) Own and lead the end-to-end training strategy for internal and outsourced call center operations, including onboarding, upskilling, refresher training, and readiness programs. Deliver train-the-trainer modules, and partner with vendor training leaders to ensure consistent delivery of curriculum, instructional standards, and facilitation quality across sites. Establish training curricula, frameworks, certification standards, and evaluation methods to ensure agent readiness and long-term performance. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align training content with evolving business priorities, policies, and customer needs. Ensure training programs are scalable, repeatable, and measurable across vendors and channels. Track and analyze training effectiveness using performance data, quality outcomes, and operational metrics; adjust strategy as needed; and coach trainers to support agent improvement and quality adherence Serve as the senior escalation point for training gaps, readiness risks, or performance trends tied to learning effectiveness. Partner with the Operations Knowledge Learning and Operational Effectiveness (KLOE) team who develops product and program-related resources and tools to ensure availability of relevant training materials for call center agents. Quality Assurance Analysis (25%)    Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the quality program, partnering closely with the Associate Director of Training & Quality. Collaborate with the Associate Director to define quality standards, evaluation frameworks, and calibration expectations in alignment with organizational goals. Use quality insights to inform training priorities, curriculum updates, and targeted interventions. Ensure consistency in quality application and scoring across vendor sites. Review quality trends, root causes, and improvement plans; guide corrective actions at a strategic level. Partner with operations and vendor leadership to reinforce accountability for quality outcomes. Establish and manage quality frameworks, evaluation methodologies, and scoring systems Collaboration & Project Management (10%)    Build strong, influential relationships with vendor partners, serving as a trusted advisor on training and quality excellence. Coach and develop vendor training leaders to raise facilitation capability and instructional impact. Collaborate with internal leaders across operations, workforce, product, and delivery to drive aligned outcomes. Support the Associate Director by setting direction, removing obstacles, and ensuring alignment between training and quality strategies. Present insights, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership using data-driven storytelling. Work closely with the Associate Director, Content Creation and Knowledge Management to ensure tight alignment between training material and corresponding knowledge/job aid artifact creation and implementation. About You Exceptional candidates can effectively speak to: Expertise in training development and delivery with 5+ years’ experience in training or instructional design roles Deep understanding of quality methodologies, metrics, and coaching frameworks. Customer Experience and Call Center background (a plus)    Strong consultative, project management, analytical, planning and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills and track record of building collaborative relationships; and, has superb communications & presentation skills. Strong experience with tools used for training including CMS & CRM tools – e.g., Salesforce and Knowledge Management, Confluence, LMS platforms, In-App Guidance, BI tools, etc. A bachelor’s degree in a related field The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business, which may include international travel. All roles at College Board require: A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success Authorization to work in the United States About Our Process Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks. What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation The hiring range for this role is $80,000–$135,000. Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. #LI-Remote #LI-ND1 College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org. Clearing a path for all students to own their future. At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work. Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed. Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate. Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar. Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer: Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters A team that invests in your development and success Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More. College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.