Project Manager, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program

Job Description

The Project Manager for the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program (Project Manager) provides end-to-end leadership for the online program in Applied Behavior Analysis. This role oversees curriculum design and instructional quality, ensures alignment with standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and accreditation requirements of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. The position leads assessment and continuous improvement efforts, including data-driven evaluation of student outcomes. In partnership with admissions and marketing, the role also drives enrollment strategy, optimizing recruitment, retention, and program growth while enhancing the overall student experience in a high-quality online learning environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of the online ABA curriculum, ensuring alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis competencies and industry standards

• Partner with Manhattanville's instructional designers to develop engaging, high-quality asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences

• Transition the program to an accelerated format

• Ensure all courses meet quality benchmarks (e.g., accessibility, student engagement, measurable learning outcomes)

• Evaluate and integrate learning technologies that enhance online delivery and student outcomes

• Monitor student experience data (retention, satisfaction, completion rates) and implement improvements

• Collaborate with program faculty to lead the program's preparation for and maintenance of Association for Behavior Analysis International accreditation

• Design and manage a comprehensive assessment plan, including direct and indirect measures of student learning

• Collect, analyze, and report data on student achievement, fieldwork performance, and certification exam outcomes

• Coordinate accreditation documentation, self-studies, and site visit preparation

• Establish continuous improvement cycles based on assessment findings

• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to ensure compliance with institutional and external regulatory requirements

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies for the online ABA program

• Maintain enrollment funnel metrics (inquiries, applications, yield, retention)

• Identify target student populations (e.g., working professionals, career changers) and refine program positioning

• Support development of messaging that highlights program quality, certification pathways, and career outcomes

• Analyze market trends and competitor programs to inform pricing, modality, and program offerings

• Implement retention strategies to improve persistence and graduation rates

• Contribute to forecasting and enrollment planning in alignment with institutional goals

Required Skills/Abilities

• Online pedagogy and course design

• Enrollment management

• Knowledge of ABAI accreditation

Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university

• Equivalent terminal degrees in relevant disciplines will also be considered

Education

Must possess Behavior Analyst Certification

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