Job Details

Posting Number: G/R31785P

Working Title: Student Assistant - Registered Behavior Technician

Department: COE-Autism&Behav Ed Rsch Ctr

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 05/12/2026

Posting Date: 12/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .50

Position Summary: The person will work as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and assist the lead full time Behavioral Analyst in delivering behavioral therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes prompting and reinforcing communication, instruction of new skills, and implementation of protocols to reduce undesirable behaviors. The position also involves collection of direct observational data, input of those data into computer systems, graphing of those data and communication about those data to staff and care providers. Applicants will have an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). This position is for the summer semester (May 12-August 3rd). The clinic will be closed May 22nd-26th and June 29th -July 3rd.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification