Admissions Coordinator (West Hempstead)

Duties and responsibilities

• Educate prospective families on the school program primarily through phone inquiries and tours of the school.
• Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual minimum enrollment goals.
• Provide knowledge and training as a senior member of the admissions team.
• Adhere and abide by all admissions policies and procedures set forth by the Vice President of Admissions.
• Able to be flexible with schedule including working evenings and even weekends if needed.
• Able to manage and maintain accurate, enter all inquiry and referral data in timely and complete client records including (Database) CRM system.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key referral sources, including attorneys, medical professionals, and community organizations.
• Represent Gersh at networking events, professional conferences, and industry meetings to increase awareness of the school’s programs and services.
• Conduct outreach campaigns to generate new leads and partnerships aligned with Gersh’s admissions goals.
• Cook up and participate in all recruitment efforts – open houses, fairs, events, etc.
• Cook up and participate in special events involving prospective students.
• Be knowledgeable about, and be able to guide parents through, the legal and tuition funding process.
• Work in partnership with admissions team, Corporate Management, and school leadership.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of statistics regarding enrollment.
• Interpret and communicate statistics when appropriate to key stakeholders (# Inquiries, # Tours, # Enrolled, capacity in each classroom across all programs).
• Audit and ensure quality assurance.
• Other duties assigned will be approached with flexibility, urgency, and a solution-oriented attitude, especially during high-volume periods or cross-campus initiatives.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in an admissions role within an educational setting—ideally in a private school, special education program, or therapeutic school environment.
• An intense ambition to achieve victory
• A results-first mindset.
• Consultative Sales Experience
• Highly coachable and receptive to feedback, with a willingness to adopt new systems, procedures, and frameworks—even when it means letting go of outdated or non-transferable practices.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes, with the stamina and commitment to go above and beyond when needed.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with meticulous follow-up.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Candidate must be detail orientated, and comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service experience in giving our families the best experience
• A strong work ethic.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel regularly, including out-of-state travel, as required by the position.
• Bilingual is a plus!!

Schedule and Availability Expectations

• Schedule must be open to pre-determined campus tour schedules and open houses.
• Travel across campuses and extended availability during peak enrollment periods should be expected.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child
• 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, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• 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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development