Description

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to provide professional credentialing services for practitioners of behavior analysis services. We are located in Littleton, CO with beautiful views of the adjacent Rocky mountains. Take a moment to watch a one-minute video that explains what we do BACB - What We Do!

At the BACB we strive to provide an inclusive and rewarding culture. We provide a work environment that focuses on positive reinforcement with a continual feedback loop to help staff achieve success. A healthy work-life balance is critical and the BACB provides exceptional benefits that promote self-care and wellness. All full-time staff enjoy:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance premiums paid 100% by the BACB for the employee and all eligible dependents. Employees don't pay any contributions for benefit premiums!
• Short-and-long term disability policy for the employee paid 100% by the BACB
• The BACB provides $50,000 life insurance and AD&D policies at no cost to the employee
• Annual $500 FSA contribution by the BACB
• Employer funded 401(k) contributions up to a 4% annual match and discretionary contributions for eligible staff
• 18 days of Paid Time Off in first year of employment plus 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Student loan paydown plan available
• Reimbursement for relevant professional development events
• Free solar-powered electric car charging on-site

Position Summary: The Certification Program Quality and Training Specialist collaborates with the Certification Program Manager for BACB examinations, ensuring that exam content is developed in compliance with the BACB’s style guidelines and industry standards. The Certification Program Quality and Training Specialist will also be responsible for training content, performance feedback reports, and ongoing resource development for external subject matter experts (SME) who contribute to the BACB’s exam development processes. The role requires advanced writing and editorial skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Salary Range:$29/hour

Requirements

• Manage the editorial review of exam items to ensure compliance with BACB style guidelines and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Certification Program Manager to provide feedback specific to editorial review performance to Program Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Certification Program Coordinators collect data and generate individualized performance feedback reports for SMEs to reference during exam development workshops. 
• Coordinate group and individual training sessions for SMEs (e.g., orientation, item development training).
• Collaborate with Certification Program Manager to develop and update SME training and item development resources.
• Collaborate with Certification Program Manager to recruit SMEs to meet specific exam development needs.

Competencies: 

• Advanced writing and editorial skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of ABA terminology is a plus
• Knowledge of assessment and testing standards and best practices a plus
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented 
• Ability to use data and metrics to drive improvement

Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or related field, or equivalent work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. A minimum of 3 years working full-time in a professional organization editing written content and providing feedback, constructive and positive, to the content authors. Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) a plus. 

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the ability to lift and carry a laptop, lift files, open filing cabinets, frequently type, bend and reach as necessary is essential to the position.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a regular full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening, holidays, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Campus Wellness: The BACB is a tobacco free work environment. The consumption of tobacco products is not allowed on BACB property.

Travel: Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BACB provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

To be considered all applicants must complete the application, screening questions, if applicable, attach a cover letter, and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.