Policy Fellow

College Board

1d•$52,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

As one of our year-long Policy Fellows, you have a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while gaining real-world experience with policy research and development, the legislative cycle, and partner management. You play a critical role in assisting the Policy team in researching, generating, and advancing policy ideas that clear a path for all students to own their future. The role is designed to use emerging tools, including AI-supported workflows, to streamline research and analysis, allowing team members to focus on interpretation, strategy, and collaboration. You strengthen the team’s capacity by developing specialized expertise in key policy areas related to K-12 and/or postsecondary issues, by providing thoughtful analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations for internal and external stakeholders. You also help manage the day-to-day of an external policy partnership, learning the ins-and-outs of the broader education policy ecosystem. The fellowship will run from June 16, 2026 to September 17, 2027.

Requirements

2-3 years of work experience related to public policy, data analysis, consulting, or education
A recent graduate of a master's program exploring public policy or education policy (Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026)
General knowledge of K-12 and/or higher education issues from a state- or national-level
Confidence using AI to advance and enhance work or a willingness to learn; able to distinguish between AI “slop” and strategic information with ease
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and prioritization
Ability to analyze and succinctly summarize key data points
Available to travel 6-10 times over the course of the year
Excellent written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or awareness of one or more of the following areas: data privacy legislation, teacher policy, high school course taking and graduation requirements, career and technical education, and AI

Responsibilities

Policy Research and Analysis (60%) Conduct literature reviews and policy scans on issues related to K-12 education, post-secondary pathways, including college and career, access, and success
Develop deeper specialization in 1-2 policy issues that affect College Board programs (examples include AI and career technical education)
Assist team subject-matter experts in analyzing state-level legislation related to policy issues
Attend and summarize education-related meetings and conferences on behalf of College Board
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform policy analysis, policy development, and advocacy
Advocacy (20%) Support the infrastructure and scaling of an external partnership that advances key College Board priorities
Work closely with the partner lead to develop partnership strategy, including goals (and why they matter), messaging, and shared vision
Create compelling evidence-based advocacy materials to support the College Board’s advocacy efforts
Develop project plans to ensure partnership runs smoothly
Manage day-to-day communications and meeting prep to ensure goals are met
Capture and disseminate critical information, notes, next steps and pre-reads
Strategy (20%) Develop an independent culminating project focused on advancing opportunity for students
Collaborate with top, national experts in education policy to develop research and advocacy ideas and/or policy recommendations
Analyze the policy area for strengths and opportunities and craft recommendations and an implementation plan to present to key College Board stakeholders
Regularly coordinate with the team and other internal partners to execute projects or slide decks