Associate Director- MCAT and Advanced Placement Education

Are you a collaborative science educator-leader who can turn complex workflows into clear, scalable processes (and make the journey energizing for your team)? If so, we’d love to have you join our team at UWorld! We’re on a mission to help students excel in their careers and beyond, and we’re looking for an Associate Director of Pre-Health Education to join our department and bring vision, quality, and operational excellence to our high-impact learning products.

Not only will you partner with some of the brightest minds in education and product development, you’ll also enjoy our people-centered culture—think team activities and outings to local restaurants, monthly birthday celebrations (with treats!), and potlucks that showcase our collective cooking skills. If you’re excited to lead with purpose, enable teams with smart tools, and make each day at work meaningful, read on!

What You’ll Do

• Own the product & content vision for MCAT and AP Sciences: set priorities, translate product needs into clear requirements, and drive roadmaps and milestone delivery.
• Lead, coach, and review content deliverables from multidisciplinary teams (SMEs, editors, illustrators, and more) with rigorous quality standards and actionable feedback.
• Enable AI-powered workflows: champion best practices, train team members, and integrate AI into day-to-day projects to increase quality and velocity.
• Design, deploy, and refine content pipelines: streamline handoffs, remove friction, and scale processes based on stakeholder and learner feedback.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Editing/Design, Software Engineering, Implementation, Sales, and Marketing to ensure smooth product launches.
• Use data to drive decisions: define and track production and quality metrics, analyze outcomes, and turn insights into improvements for efficiency and learner impact.
• Communicate with clarity and report to the Director of Pre-Health Education—highlighting priorities, risks, and results with an outcomes-first mindset.
• Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of UWorld’s proprietary educational assets.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a science discipline.
• Multidisciplinary expertise in content development across MCAT and AP Science subject areas.
• 2+ years of leadership in MCAT prep, AP Science education, or comparable cross-disciplinary work—including leading multidisciplinary science teams to produce educational content.
• Proven success delivering complex digital content initiatives on time and at high quality.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for cross-functional audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced training in a relevant science field.
• Experience building educational content production workflows at scale.
• Track record implementing content analytics (e.g., data-informed process improvements).
  
  

Key Skills

• Passion for educational content development, team leadership, and student success.
• Excellent editorial judgment, keen attention to detail, and solution driven mindset.
• Ability to achieve goals and lead teams to complete multiple projects in cross-functional settings.
• Comfort with giving and receiving constructive feedback, coaching direct reports effectively, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Operational mindset with proficiency in standard productivity/tech tools.
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (based on experience).
• Generous paid time off—including parental and bereavement leave, plus a full week off at Christmas.
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance!
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match (eligibility after 90 days of employment).
• Professional growth opportunities, including annual learning and development programs.
• Onsite fitness classes and wellness initiatives.
• A flexible, relaxed work environment
• A fun-loving Social Committee that hosts inclusive events—Field Day, Halloween Costume Party, Annual Company Gala, and many more!

At UWorld, we believe strength is derived from the talents, ideas, and experiences of a diverse workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class. UWorld is proud to be an equal opportunity employer providing a drug-free workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.