Director of Admissions & Legal Operations

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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