Anderson Center for Autism·Town of Hyde Park, New York
The Administrator on Duty (AOD) provides administrative oversight to students and staff in the Children's Residential Program during evening and weekend hours. The AOD supports and monitors the implementation of program activities and agency procedures, responding to crisis situations as needed.
Are you an organized, compassionate, insightful, and decisive leader?
Are you ready to use your skills to help optimize the quality of life for children with autism?
As Administrator on Duty (AOD), you will be the highest-level on-site presence, overseeing all activities of the Children’s Residential Program (in the absence of the Assistant Director and Residential Coordinators during evening and weekend shifts).
Whether navigating programmatic, operational, clinical, or administrative matters, you will provide the steady, calm, clear leadership needed so that everyone on the team can protect and enhance the quality of life for our youngest residents.
What You Will Do as Administrator on Duty
You will be the on-site decision maker, coordinating staff coverage, directing staff assignments, coaching team members in real time, and communicating with families when applicable.
You will work independently, but collaborate with team members and families so that you can collectively enrich life for our residents with autism.
You will help ensure that all campus residences are fully staffed.
You will manage and facilitate the implementation of program-related activities, creating meaningful experiences for the children we serve.
You will maintain all student and staff information systems, records, logs, schedules, and other documentation needed to champion a safe, secure, nurturing, and structured environment.
You will make certain that agency policies and procedures are clearly conveyed and upheld by team members in all campus residences. Should any concerns arise with team members, you will document and report those matters in a timely fashion to designated parties.
You will serve as the liaison for incidents, emergencies, and crisis situations, providing support, guidance, supervision, direction, and follow-ups as needed.
Dedication to fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening well-being for everyone in your orbit.
Alignment with our mission and values.
Empathy, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, along with an ability to communicate with clarity and confidence.
Strong decision-making capabilities and willingness to be adaptable in dynamic situations.
Adherence to and implementation of organizational procedures.
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in human services (preferred), or bring a combination of education and live experience which demonstrates your capability to perform all responsibilities of the position.
Obtain and maintain agency driving privileges.
Obtain and subsequently maintain qualifications in all health, safety and crisis intervention procedures of the agency, such as First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and medication administration certification.
Complete agency training.
Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.
To actively support Anderson’s mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit [https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits].
$25.14 - $27.64 hourly / commensurate with experience
Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life? A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism. Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!
Apply today. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!
Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.
Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.
And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.
In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.
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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.
Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A bachelor's degree in human services is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is acceptable. Candidates must be eligible for agency driving privileges and maintain qualifications in health, safety, and crisis intervention procedures.
Market context
Administration roles in New York are often in steady demand across healthcare settings, especially when candidates can support compliance, coordination, and day-to-day operations. These positions are competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree, with added value for life sciences, public health, or advanced medical credentials, plus ACRP or SOCRA certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant administrative and regulatory experience.