Assistant Director of Admissions

Overview

Latham Centers is seeking an experienced & mission-driven Assistant Director of Admissions to play a key leadership role in supporting and expanding admissions across both our Children’s & Adult Programs. This position is essential to ensuring a seamless, family-centered, & compliant admissions process while helping elevate Latham’s expertise & national presence. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director works collaboratively with program leadership, the Director of PWS Services, the Contract & Licensing Administrator, and Executive Leadership to support census growth, consultation services, & outreach efforts across the full continuum of care.

• Admissions Operations – Children’s & Adult Programs
  • Manage & support the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment.
  • Conduct intake screenings, application reviews, records analysis, & program fit assessments.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for families, guardians, case managers, & referring agencies.
  • Coordinate admissions timelines with program leadership to ensure program readiness & smooth transitions.
  • Partner with the Contract & Licensing Administrator to ensure regulatory, payer, & contractual compliance.
  • Track & analyze admissions data including inquiries, referrals, waitlists, census trends, & conversion metrics.
• Consultation Services
  • Coordinate Latham’s consultation services for external agencies, providers, & families.
  • Manage consultation inquiries, scheduling, documentation, billing coordination, & follow-up.
  • Represent Latham’s expertise in Prader‑Willi syndrome & complex developmental & behavioral needs.
• Conferencing, Outreach & Thought Leadership
  • Assist in planning & execution of Latham‑led conferences, trainings, webinars, & educational events.
  • Support outreach & participation in regional & national conferences & professional forums.
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Advancement on admissions‑related outreach, materials, & messaging.
  • Serve as a professional ambassador for Latham Centers with external partners & stakeholders.
• Collaboration, Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  • Support strategic initiatives related to census growth, program expansion, & continuum‑of‑care development.
  • Identify opportunities to improve admissions workflows, tools, data tracking, & the family experience.
  • Provide leadership coverage within the Admissions Department as needed.
  • Contribute to cross‑departmental planning related to access, intake, & service alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; human services or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience within human services, healthcare, or education.
• Demonstrated success in project management, organizational planning, or strategic execution.
• Strong background in data analysis, performance measurement, & continuous improvement processes.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off.
• Top‑notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA).
• Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
• Childcare reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!).