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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:Director, CareerStrategy & Engagement- Northeast RegionCollege Board - Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnerships, GPERLocation: Remote but must reside in Northeast RegionThis is a full-time position.About the TeamThe Strategic Reach and Workforce Partnership Team drives integratedcareer state plays; ensuring College Board is seen as a state's talentdevelopment advisor via partnerships across government, educationagencies, employers, and workforce development partners. We aim toenable all CB products, and especially AP Career Kickstart courses, tothrive and both students and states see a broader set of future optionsfor ALL students.About the OpportunityAt this pivotal moment in education, College Board is deepening itscommitment to preparing students for success - both in college and inhigh-growth careers. As states accelerate access to career-connectedlearning, we are seizing the moment with programs like AP CareerKickstart helping to reimagine what's possible for students-bybridging rigorous academics with real-world career skills andopportunity.This role is central to realizing that vision. It brings strategicclarity, operational excellence, and inspirational leadership to threehigh-impact domains:- Strategic External Engagement Cultivate enduring partnerships across CTE, government, and industry-building trust and positioning College Board as a visionary, long-term ally in workforce development at the state level.```{=html}```- Career-Connected Event Execution Lead the design and delivery of high-profile convenings that energize the field, elevate our mission, and catalyze momentum-while streamlining the experience for external partners and internal teams. This is about elevating visibility and momentum without increasing the load on external partners - or internally for our field staff team.```{=html}```- Internal Enablement and Scale Develop an actionable toolkit of playbooks, training, and resources that empower our State & District Partnerships (SDP) and Government Policy & External Relations (GPER) teams to scale what works across multiple states.About the OpportunityWe're looking for a dynamic, collaborative, mission-driven leader tochampion career-connected engagement strategies across the Northeastregion. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Reach andWorkforce Partnerships-and in close collaboration with state andregional leaders on the State and District Partnerships (SDP) team-thisDirector will:- Accelerate regional adoption of career-aligned offerings that unlock opportunity for students```{=html}```- Build cross-sector partnerships with education, workforce, and industry leaders```{=html}```- Equip internal teams with the tools and training to scale what worksThis role demands a strong communicator and collaborator-someone who cannavigate complexity, align stakeholders, and drive impact across teams.While this person will report directly to the ED in Strategic Reach andWorkforce Partnerships, he/she will work closely with the State andDistrict Partnerships (SDP) team in their given region. Day-to-daypriorities and strategic direction will be heavily influenced byRegional and state leadership, requiring someone with strongcommunication and collaboration skills.Ultimately, your leadership will help ensure students gain access tohigh-quality, future-ready pathways grounded in real-world opportunityand informed by labor market this role, you will:As Director of Career-Connected Engagement, you will drive regionalstrategy, foster cross-sector collaboration, and empower internal teamsto scale impact. In this role, you will:1. Cultivate and Steward Strategic Relationships (30%)- Lead a regional engagement strategy to build alliances with key career stakeholders-chambers of commerce, workforce boards, intermediaries, and more. You will do this in partnership with regional/state leadership.```{=html}```- Represent College Board at workforce and CTE convenings, building trust and elevating our visibility.```{=html}```- Partner with internal leaders and external state partners to align messaging and surface emerging opportunities.2. Lead High-Impact Convenings (30%)- Design and execute 5-7 cross-sector events annually that bring educators, employers, and workforce leaders together.```{=html}```- Host gatherings in dynamic, career-relevant spaces-like hospitals, aviation hubs, and advanced manufacturing sites-to spotlight real-world pathways.```{=html}```- Inspire action and deepen adoption of College Board's career-connected learning programs.3. Empower Internal