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About the Role

The Admissions Coordinator is a key liaison for families exploring placement at Gersh Autism Academy, guiding them through the admissions process with empathy and precision. This role requires a blend of relationship-building, attention to detail, and a results-driven approach to meet enrollment goals.

Responsibilities

• Educate prospective families on the school program through phone inquiries and tours.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual enrollment goals.
• Provide knowledge and training as a senior member of the admissions team.
• Adhere to all admissions policies and procedures.
• Be flexible with schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Abide by admissions telephone contact strategy, including daily call volume, weekly tour activity, and pipeline funnel management.
• Manage and maintain accurate client records in the CRM system.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key referral sources.
• Represent Gersh at networking events, professional conferences, and industry meetings.
• Conduct outreach campaigns to generate new leads and partnerships.
• Coordinate and participate in recruitment efforts like open houses and fairs.
• Coordinate and participate in special events involving prospective students.
• Guide parents through the legal and tuition funding process.
• Work in partnership with the admissions team, Corporate Management, and school leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of enrollment statistics.
• Interpret and communicate enrollment statistics to key stakeholders.
• Audit and ensure quality assurance.
• Approach other assigned duties with flexibility, urgency, and a solution-oriented attitude.

Requirements

• Direct experience in an admissions role within an educational setting (private school, special education program, or therapeutic school environment preferred).
• Intense ambition to achieve victory.
• Results-first mindset.
• Consultative Sales Experience.
• Highly coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong work ethic.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel regularly, including out-of-state travel.
• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others, and implement CPI procedures if necessary.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and lift a child if necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift (at least 50–65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students.
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.

Skills

• Relationship-building
• Attention to detail
• Results-driven
• Communication
• Initiative
• Enrollment management
• Consultative sales
• CRM system management
• Networking
• Outreach
• Event coordination
• Legal and tuition funding guidance
• Statistical interpretation
• Quality assurance
• Flexibility
• Urgency
• Solution-oriented
• Bilingual (plus)

Location

• West Hempstead, NY
• Hempstead, NY
• Queens, NY
• Huntington, NY

Work Type

• Full-time
• Travel required

Experience Level

• Previous admissions (sales) experience in an education setting required
• Senior member of the admissions team

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Salary/Compensations

• Salary includes based plus KRA bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

About the Company

• Gersh Autism Academy serves families exploring placement.
• Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.