Project Manager, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program

Job Title: Project Manager, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program Department: School of EducationReports to: Dean, School of Education Effective Date: August 1, 2025# of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0Job 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, ensuring 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:1. Online Program Development

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)

Oversee course mapping to certification requirements such as those set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

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

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

2. Accreditation & Assessment

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

Ensure curriculum, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes align with ABAI standards

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

3. Enrollment Management

Along with the program coordinator, collaborate with admissions and marketing to develop and execute recruitment strategies for the online ABA program

Monitor enrollment funnel metrics (inquiries, applications, yield, retention) and optimize performance

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 AccreditationQualifications Education 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.

Must possess Behavior Analyst Certification fr