Director of Admissions & Legal Operations

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student's unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic servicesspeech, physical, occupational therapy, and morealong with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.

The Director of Admissions & Legal Operations is a strategic and relational leader responsible for overseeing Gersh Academy's legal advocacy operations function while driving growth. This dual-role position ensures the organization is well-positioned in both the legal and referral ecosystemsmaintaining strong external partnerships with advocates and professionals, while ensuring operational excellence in contract, documentation management, and Admissions Software Management. The role reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Admissions and plays a critical role in supporting the mission of placing students in the least restrictive and most supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Advocacy Oversight

• Ensure the strength and viability of each placement case by coordinating thorough internal case review and documentation prior to impartial hearings or district engagement.
• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with external advocacy attorneys, ensuring Gersh remains a preferred placement referral for complex special education cases.
• Oversee the intake and collection of all required legal and clinical documentation necessary to initiate and sustain student placement.
• Supervise contract execution and documentation processes related to each student's placement, ensuring timely and compliant file completion.
• Partner with admissions and operations staff to streamline workflows that support legal onboarding and contract readiness.
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of student records in Finalsite CRM, including timely upload of all remaining documents and ongoing data validation to support compliant and efficient admissions processing.
• Monitor case timelines and proactively follow up with attorneys, families, and internal teams to ensure timely submission of documentation and to accelerate case closure and enrollment decisions

Admissions Growth & Partnerships

Leadership & Collaboration

Qualifications

Location : New York or Remote (with regular travel)

Benefits

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.

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$120,000, which includes KRA bonus

The pay range for this role is :

90,000 - 120,000 USD per year(Remote (United States))

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