Assistant Program Director - ABA/Autism and Accreditation

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking university as the Assistant Program Director for ABA/Autism and Accreditation. This pivotal role involves leading the development of graduate and undergraduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, ensuring they meet high academic standards. You will collaborate closely with faculty and students, fostering an environment that prioritizes excellence in education. If you are passionate about shaping the future of ABA professionals and enhancing student outcomes, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative academic community.

Qualifications

• M.A. degree with BCBA credential and 5 years post-BCBA leadership experience required.
• Ph.D. candidates must have 3 years of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Support ABA and Autism programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation.
• Collaborate with the program director to enhance educational quality.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Leadership

Accreditation Compliance

Program Development

Education

M.A. degree with BCBA credential

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

Special Education
Assistant Program Director - ABA/Autism and Accreditation
Ball State University

The Assistant Program Director of ABA/Autism and Accreditation plays a vital role in supporting both graduate and undergraduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism programs. In this collaborative position, the Assistant Program Director of ABA/Autism and Accreditation will ensure that all programs meet the highest academic and professional standards. This leadership role requires a proactive approach to program development, fostering an environment of excellence in ABA and Autism education. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Special Education, the Assistant Program Director will help shape the future of future ABA professionals, enhancing the quality of education and student outcomes in this important field. This position requires an on-campus presence (and is not a remote/off-campus position).

The salary for this position begins at $72,000 and is negotiable based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. Full consideration will be given to candidates that apply on or before 06/01/2025.

Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century:

• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.

And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: M. A. degree from an accredited institution with BCBA credential.

• 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 Qualifications: Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis or a related field. Leadership experience and experience with accreditation.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6/1/2025.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47947. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.