Assistant Director, Technology Initiatives

College Board•Reston, VA

10d•$44,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As the Asst. Director , Technology Initiatives, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving technology organization—where strategy meets execution. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the CIO’s vision comes to life, triaging high-impact requests, enabling clarity across priorities, and ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside senior leaders, influence outcomes across the enterprise, and help drive meaningful change in a dynamic, Agile environment .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business , Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
1- 3+ years of experience in delivery, strategic operations, or cross-functional initiative leadership within a technology organization.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and ways of working.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, influence without authority, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
Experience with collaboration and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro, Trello, or similar).
The ability to travel 3 - 5 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business .
Strategic thinker with a systems mindset.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative spirit.
Experience working directly with senior or executive leadership.
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Tools (or a willingness to learn)
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
Clear and concise communication skills , written and verbal
Evidence of skills and mindsets to live out College Board’s Operating Principles , notably:
A commitment to candid, timely , respectful feedback
A learner orientation and an openness to ideas and diverse perspectives
The ability to push for excellence through data-informed decision-making, iterative learning, external benchmarking and user-inputs
Strong problem-solving skills , including the ability to break down complex issues and identify clear paths forward
A track record of prioritizing high-impact work , simplifying complexity, taking initiative, and making decisions quickly with clarity of purpose
A habit of collaborating across differences , practicing empathy, and contributing to a culture of trust and shared success

Responsibilities

Drive Clarity, Action, and Alignment at the Heart of the CIO Office - 70%
Emergent Request Triage: Serve as the primary intake point for inbound and ad hoc requests to the CIO, assessing urgency, strategic relevance, and appropriate routing or response. Track and manage follow-ups to ensure timely resolution.
Operational Support: Provide day-to-day operational support to the Office of the CIO, including meeting preparation, coordination of leadership communications, and follow- through on action items.
Initiative Coordination: Support the execution of strategic and high-priority initiatives by facilitating alignment, surfacing blockers, and ensuring progress is visible and measurable.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the CIO Office and internal teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and consistent follow-up on deliverables.
Enable Insight and Transparency Through Information and Executive Communication - 20%
Information Management: Maintain and organize key documentation, dashboards, and knowledge repositories to support transparency and informed decision-making.
Executive Reporting: Assist in preparing concise, high-impact updates, presentations, and reports for the CIO and senior leadership.
Champion Continuous Improvement Across People, Processes, and Practices - 10%
Continuous Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to workflows, intake processes, and communication practices within the CIO Office.