Assistant Program Director - ABA/Autism and Accreditation

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7294771 (Ref:BSU45932)

Posted: December 6, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The ABA and Autism Assistant Program Director will support the graduate and undergraduate applied behavior analysis (Autism Programs), and co-manage accreditation compliance in collaboration with the ABA/Autism program Director. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Special Education.

The Department of Special Education welcomes applications for an Assistant Program Director for ABA/Autism and Accreditation.
The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $75,000.
This position requires an on-campus presence (and is not a remote/off-campus position).

Job Function:

The ABA and Autism Assistant Program Director will support the graduate and undergraduate applied behavior analysis (Autism Programs), and co-manage accreditation compliance in collaboration with the ABA/Autism program Director. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Special Education.

Minimum Education:

M. A. degree from an accredited institution with BCBA credential

Preferred Education:

Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis or a related field

Minimum Experience:

  • Candidates with a M. A. degree must have at least 5 years post-BCBA administrative/leadership experience.

  • Candidates with a Ph.D. degree must have at least 3 years administrative/leadership experience.

Preferred Experience:

Leadership experience
Experience with accreditation

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate, organize and Co-Chair the ABA/Autism Core Host meeting. Attend the Director’s meetings.

    • Co-Chair the ABA/Autism Core and host biweekly core meetings, lead discussions on recruitment, retention efforts, advising, student engagement, curriculum changes, and program-related issues.

    • Attend program director meetings to strategize on departmental initiatives and policies, working closely with the Director to ensure alignment with program goals.
  • Complete textbook audits.
    • Collaborate with the departmental curriculum committee regarding curriculum changes.

    • Complete textbook audits to assess the relevance and effectiveness of current materials.

    • Submit recommendations for curriculum changes to the departmental curriculum committee, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.

    • Analyze data findings to design curriculum enhancements that align with industry standards and best practices.
  • Assist Department of Special Education ABA leadership in evaluating and ensuring quality control for instructional content and the learner experience.

    • Support the Department of Special Education ABA leadership in evaluating and ensuring quality control for instructional content and overall learner experience

    • Collaborate with the ABA Accreditation and Fieldwork Experience Coordinator to implement feedback mechanisms and ensure alignment with accreditation standards.

    • Implement feedback mechanisms, assess course materials, and ensure alignment with accreditation standards.
  • Serve as primary contact for students and faculty to help address issues.
    • Support 3,000+ students and faculty, directly addressing issues related to curriculum and academic performance.

    • Facilitate communication to help resolve academic challenges and support student success.

    • Oversee the “Modules for Success” community for at-risk students.
  • Supervise proposed Capstone community.

    • Supervise the implementation of program-wide Capstone project.

    • Develop assessment criteria and provide guidance on project expectations.
  • Facilitate program data analysis. Analyze program data to evaluate student enrollment trends.
    • Analyze program data and conduct thorough evaluations of student enrollment trends to inform decision-making.

    • Identify key performance indicators to develop strategies for improving enrollment and retention.

    • Track enrollment demographics, graduation rates, and student performance to identify areas for program enhancement.
  • Review preliminary course loading for faculty. Monitor and support adjunct faculty. Monitor curriculum and align with current standards. Communicate policy changes to faculty.

    • Review preliminary course loading for faculty, ensuring appropriate alignment with current standards.

    • Monitor and support adjunct faculty, providing resources and professional development opportunities.

    • Communicate policy changes regarding curriculum and teaching expectations to faculty.
  • Oversee and maintain VCS/Accreditation; possess current knowledge of accreditation standards.

    • Serve as BACB VCS Coordinator, in collaboration with the Department Chair.

    • Maintain knowledge of VCS/Accreditation standards.

    • Co-manage accreditation compliance in collaboration with the ABA/Autism program Director and facilitate successful accreditation processes.
  • Oversee the process of reviewing student transcripts for Pathway 2 BACB requirements until program accreditation.

    • Develop process for reviewing student transcripts for Pathway 2 BACB requirements.

    • Support the ABA Accreditation and Fieldwork Experience Coordinator with review of student transcripts for Pathway 2 BACB requirements until program accreditation is achieved, ensuring all students meet necessary criteria.
  • Serve as a liaison with the BACB/Behavior Analyst Certified Board.
    • Serve as a liaison with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), maintaining communication regarding program compliance and certification requirements.

    • Conduct meetings with faculty to relay important BACB updates and facilitate collaborative efforts for compliance.
  • Support the ABA/Autism Master’s program Director.

    • Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Department Chair or Program Director, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the department's success.

    • Collaborate with the Department Chair or Program Director regarding developing program goals, managing budgets, and enhancing student recruitment efforts.

    • Oversee and perform tasks in support of the ABA Accreditation Coordinator and Field-based Experience Coordinator.

    • Complete tasks for the annual accreditation self-study for the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA).

    • Collect and analyze data measuring program outcomes; evaluate effectiveness, and report findings to stakeholders.

    • Support the ABA Accreditation and Fieldwork Experience Coordinator with database management for storing information related to student Capstone projects.

    • Maintain current knowledge of changes in accreditation standards and implement necessary adjustments to meet compliance.
  • Supervise the ABA Accreditation and Field-based Experience Coordinator.
    • Oversee and supervise the full-time ABA Accreditation and Field-based Experience Coordinator.

    • Support the APBA accreditation self-study.
  • Other

    • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Department Chair/Program Director, contributing to the overall success of the department and its programs.




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Job posting number:#7294771 (Ref:BSU45932)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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