Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Director, Admission Testing Programs

at E3n

🏢 About E3n

E3n is a unique not-for-profit organization formed through the merger of ERB and EMA, serving independent schools globally. It offers a rare blend of mission-driven impact (advancing whole-student growth) and market leadership in admissions testing, with flagship products like ISEE and SSAT. Working here means influencing the future of educational assessment at scale.

About This Role

This role leads the entire admissions testing portfolio, including ISEE, SSAT, and test prep, driving strategy, product roadmaps, and financial performance. It's impactful because you'll shape how independent schools assess applicants and how students prepare, directly affecting educational access and equity.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a stand-up with product and tech teams to review roadmap progress, followed by a meeting with the Research & Innovation team to discuss psychometric updates. Afternoon could involve a financial review of portfolio margins, then a stakeholder call with a school partner to gather feedback on test prep needs.

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🎯 Who E3n Is Looking For

  • A seasoned leader with 12+ years of experience, including 7+ in managing products, programs, or portfolios, preferably in edtech or assessment.
  • A cross-functional orchestrator who has successfully driven initiatives from concept to implementation, working with product, research, tech, and operations teams.
  • A strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, able to own margin contribution and investment effectiveness for a portfolio.
  • An excellent communicator who can translate complex assessment concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including school leaders and families.

📝 Tips for Applying to E3n

1

Highlight specific examples of leading cross-functional teams to launch or evolve a product or program, especially in assessment or education.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Grew portfolio revenue by X%' or 'Improved test-taker satisfaction scores by Y points.'

3

Demonstrate understanding of the ISEE and SSAT markets—mention their role in independent school admissions and current trends like test-optional policies.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize experience with test development, psychometrics, or blended assessment solutions.

5

In your cover letter, connect your personal mission to E3n's nonprofit focus on whole-student growth, not just testing.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for educational equity and how admissions testing can be both rigorous and fair.', 'Proven track record in product strategy and portfolio management, with specific metrics.', 'Experience navigating the independent school landscape or similar education ecosystems.', 'Your vision for evolving assessment programs to meet future needs (e.g., blended solutions, digital innovation).']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read about the merger of ERB and EMA—understand the combined organization's mission and recent initiatives.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the ISEE and SSAT tests: their formats, purpose, and any recent changes.
  • → Look into E3n's other offerings (e.g., professional tools, conferences) to see how admissions fits into the broader portfolio.
  • → Review industry reports on independent school admissions trends and the role of testing.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you prioritize the product roadmap for ISEE vs. SSAT vs. test prep?
2 Describe a time you led a cross-functional team through a major product launch. What was your role?
3 How do you balance financial performance (margin) with mission-driven goals?
4 What trends in admissions testing (e.g., test-optional, equity concerns) do you think will impact E3n's portfolio?
5 How would you engage stakeholders like school admissions officers and families to gather input?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on for-profit experience without addressing nonprofit or mission-driven work.
  • Overemphasizing technical details of test design without showing strategic portfolio thinking.
  • Ignoring the competitive landscape—be ready to discuss how E3n's tests compare to others (e.g., ACT, SAT).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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