The primary function of this role is to help grow enrollment by facilitating and managing the admissions process for our NY locations and programs (Queens / Brooklyn / Long Island City), from point of inquiry through enrollment. This position is on site, has significant interaction with prospective families, faculty, staff, and external constituents such as special education attorneys, educational consultants, State agencies and School Districts.

Main Responsibilities:

As first point of contact, convey the school’s mission, and explain our programs, curriculum and admission process to prospective families and external constituents

Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner and follow up as necessary

Gather, manage, input, and maintain admission and contractual documents and records in our database, ensuring the files are complete, accurate and up to date

Schedule and organize visits and student observations on site

As appropriate, guide parents and constituents through the legal and tuition funding processes

In collaboration with the Director of Admissions and Principals, analyze student admissions files and make recommendation for placement

With strong attention to details, issue admission and legal documents for enrollment

Respond to legal requests

Help Prepare weekly statistics regarding all admission activities

Coordinate re-enrollment activities with constant monitoring of attrition and retention

Coordinate and participate in all recruitment efforts – open houses, fairs, events, etc.

Support the development of enrollment materials and marketing strategy

Support our Finance and Leal departments as it relates to Enrollment

Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Director of Admission

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience

A strong belief in and ability to articulate Gersh mission

3+ years of experience in an admission function in an educational setting

Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum or special education preferred

Experience working with external constituencies such school districts or Special Education attorneys a plus

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account