Decent but lots of politics - Executive Director College Board Employee Review

2.0
Jun 16, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people. Smart people. Care about the mission. Nice culture. Decent comp for a non profit.

Cons

The leadership team I was part of was very political - who you know meant everything and it was more style over substance. There was a high school clique feel at CB - a bit revenge of the nerds - and if you weren't a part of it, you weren't on anybody's radar. Very bureaucratic - over collaboration and CYA meetings that diluted accountability. And never forget it's a business despite all of the mission driven/family language you hear.

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5.0
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Pros

- Fantastic Management - Clear Goals - Good teamwork

Cons

- The work is a little soul sucking

4.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Great coworkers to be around, great benefits, work-life balance was perfect before the middle management layoffs. Collaborating with teams is constant and helpful for the design process.

Cons

They cut the research team, relying on designs to take on that plus end-to-end products, which leaves to heavy work loads and late nights. Deadlines are rather quicker than usual since the reorg.

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