Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Manhattanville University is seeking a Project Manager for their Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Program. This role provides leadership for the online program, overseeing curriculum design, accreditation, and enrollment management to enhance student experience and program growth.
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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Online pedagogy and course design
- Enrollment management
- Knowledge Of ABAI Accreditation
Company Overview
Manhattanville University (www.mville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution whose mission is to prepare students, through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethically and socially responsible service and leadership within a global community. It was founded in 1841, and is headquartered in Purchase, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.mville.edu/.