Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Supports the management of the Autism Services Center. Collaborates with University departments and community entities.
Major Duties
- Provides direct services to University students with autism and their families. Assesses skills and implements interventions.
- Provides training to students, who provide direct services to University students with autism.
- Conducts evaluation activities to measure the effectiveness of interventions used with young adults with autism.
- Develops and maintains the overall system of management of the center.
- Assists with the development of models of service to meet the needs of students and families and to collaborate with campus and community partners.
- Supports incoming students and families with the transition to the University and may include participation in student recruitment and yield efforts.
- Oversees marketing communication activities, may represent the department at tabling events.
- Identifies and applies for external funding opportunities. Oversees adherence to timelines and submission of reports.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Three years’ relevant experience.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
- Experience in behavior analytic services.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in systems of management.
- Experience working with teens and young adults with autism and other disabilities.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a behavior analyst in the State of Michigan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
- This is a one year terminal position, with the potential of renewal.
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
