Assistant Operations Manager

Tier1usa; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Training and development

Team collaboration

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support the Orange Grove clinic's Clinical Operations Director. This role blends scheduling leadership with direct RBT duties, helping drive operational excellence across interdisciplinary ABA care for children and families.

In the initial 4–6 months, the role is hourly (25–50% scheduling, 50–75% direct RBT sessions). After census allows, it becomes salaried at 58,250/year, offering growth within Soar’s operations.

Qualifications

• Current or previous experience as an Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Must be in good standing in current role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily scheduling (7-10 AM MST) with a hard stop by 10:30.
• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 2-6 in the clinic.
• Implement intervention plans crafted by BCBA, ensuring ABA principles.
• Foster relationships with families and update progress within ABA framework.
• Engage in ongoing training and development in ABA therapy and RBT certification.
• Serve as on-call RBT, mentoring other RBTs during urgent needs.
• Perform center fidelity checks, restock items, and order supplies as needed.
• Over time, assist with art & circle time prep and staff communications.
• Help assign IC tasks for other RBTs.

Skills

RBT experience

Scheduling

Leadership

ABA knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Orange Grove Soar Autism Center

Address 2001 West Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ, 85704, US

Compensation $58,250.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Description

Soar Autism Center is building a network of interdisciplinary clinics where children with autism and their families receive life-shaping services that support them to thrive. We prioritize early intervention, comprehensive supportive services, and positive, developmentally-appropriate learning that meets the needs of each unique child and family. Specifically, we focus on integrated autism care and a play-based model of applied behavior analysis (ABA) based on the principles of the Early Start Denver Model.

The Assistant Operations Manager (AOM) position is a great opportunity for current RBTs who are looking for leadership opportunities. The AOM will work in partnership with the Clinical Operations Director for our Orange Grove clinic. This is a great growth opportunity for an RBT looking to move into an operational role and gain some direct experience in that work. The role should prepare you well for additional opportunities and enable growth within Soar’s operations.

• For the first 4-6 months, this AOM role will be an hourly positioncomprised of 25-50% of daily scheduling and 50-75% of RBT direct sessions. The hourly rate will be basedbased on your specific STNH pay rate.
• After the 4-6 month period when the center census supports it, the AOM role will become a salaried position at 58250.00/year.

What you will do:

Scheduling (25-50%)

Leading daily scheduling (7-10 AM MST), which will be a primary duty each morning with a hard stop by 1030, should be handed-off to evening / next-day scheduling team

Utilizing independent, critical thinking skills to make daily scheduling decisions

Direct RBT responsibilities (50-75%)

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children aged 2-6 in our clinic, adhering to the profession's high standards

Implement intervention plans crafted by our expert BCBAs, ensuring alignment with Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy principles

Foster relationships with families, consistently updating them on their child's progress within the ABA framework

Engage in ongoing training and development, keeping up-to-date with advancements in ABA therapy and RBT certification

Serve as an on-call RBT, supporting and mentoring other RBTs during times of urgent need (ex: very challenging bx support)

Continue to take care of other duties while not actively supporting other RBTs in need

As role evolves, and RBT responsibilities reduce, additional tasks will include:

Performing center environment fidelity checks and taking accountability for keeping the center up to expectation, including:

restocking necessary items

ordering supplies as needed and approved by COD

Primary owner for art & circle time prep, including:

Staff communications

Organization & planning

Supporting staff helping with art & circle time to ensure everything completed to fidelity

Structured session schedule adherence / fidelity

Help assign ICs tasks for other RBTs

Qualifications

Current or previous experience as an Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Must be in good standing in current role

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.

This is a full-time position. It will begin as 50% scheduling and 50% RBT direct sessions

What We Offer:

Regular bonus and promotion opportunities. All staff members are considered every 3 months for a raise or promotion

Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement benefits

Priority access for in-network mental health support through our partnership with Sol Mental Health

Supportive training to learn Soar's care model

Tons of support from our multidisciplinary team

A collaborative and fun environment where every team member's contribution is valued

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.