Associate Director, Test Security

Associate Director, Test Security, Score Validity 

College Board – Risk Management – Test Security   

Location: Fully Remote 

This is a full-time position 

About the Team  

The Test Security team at College Board is a highly skilled group of 25 professionals dedicated to maintaining the fairness and integrity of our assessments. Through innovative, data-driven policies and tools, we work to prevent, detect, and resolve security threats, ensuring the credibility of SAT and AP exam scores. As part of this mission, the Score Validity Team—comprising 12 team members—leads investigations into potential score irregularities and violations of our terms and conditions using advanced analytics and investigative techniques. We collaborate closely with internal teams, who provide essential support and infrastructure, and partner with external vendors to ensure comprehensive security measures and scalable solutions are in place prior to the administration of each exam. Together, we uphold the highest standards of test security, reinforcing the trust and reliability of our assessment programs. 

About the Opportunity   

As the Associate Director of Test Security and Score Validity, you will lead investigations into student score validity, plagiarism, improper use of artificial intelligence, and test-day irregularities for the College Readiness Assessments (CRA) and Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure these investigations adhere to a structured, evidence-based process, determining whether there is substantial cause to question a student’s score. You will analyze statistical and forensic evidence, review test-day reports, and examine test materials, while effectively communicating with students, parents, legal representatives, and educators to ensure fair resolutions. Additionally, your role involves enhancing policies, refining processes, and collaborating across teams to strengthen test security standards. 

In this role you will: 

Investigations & Communications (80%) 

• Analyze and investigate individual student score validity cases using data forensics, statistical analyses, test day reports, and interview findings. Maintain detailed and accurate records of all investigations, ensuring thorough documentation of notes, findings, and communications. 

• Ensure timely and thorough management of score validity investigations, maintaining clear and consistent communication with students, parents, educators, and representatives, and articulating investigation processes, evidence, and dispositions clearly to all stakeholders. 

• Regularly review and provide feedback on policies, processes, and protocols related to score validity and testing irregularities, contributing to continuous improvement. 

• Coordinate tasks across internal and external stakeholders, providing subject-matter expertise on test security investigations, and ensuring cohesive collaboration. 

• Maintain robust communication with critical system and product owners within Test Security Operations to ensure coordination with Technology, Operations, and Program teams.