Autism Scholarship Program Coordinator

Behavioral Health Works, Inc.

Autism Scholarship Program Coordinator overseeing administration of Autism Scholarship Program for families. Collaborating with internal teams and educational agencies to ensure compliance and support.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the Autism Scholarship Program, ensuring compliance with Ohio Department of Education requirements, and maintaining accurate scholarship records. Proficient in communication and collaboration with families, educational agencies, and internal teams to facilitate scholarship processes and resolve issues.

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Ohio Autism Scholarship Program ExperienceIEP and ETR KnowledgeOrganizational SkillsProject Management SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Scholarship AdministrationDocumentation ReviewCompliance MonitoringRecord KeepingApplication Processing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProfessionalismProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceWeb-Based SystemsOhio Department of Education Portal

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceFERPA ComplianceSpecial Education ProcessesMultidisciplinary CollaborationScholarship Utilization Tracking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) from referral through ongoing participation.
Verify student eligibility by reviewing evaluations, diagnoses, IEPs and other required documentation.
Monitor scholarship renewals and ensure all required documentation remains current.
Process new enrollments, renewals and scholarship changes through the Ohio Department of Education scholarship portal.
Maintain accurate scholarship records and documentation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for families throughout the scholarship process.
Educate parents on eligibility requirements, deadlines and required documentation.
Guide families through the application and renewal process.
Respond to questions regarding scholarship status and program requirements.
Ensure all scholarship files comply with Ohio Department of Education requirements.
Monitor student records for compliance with scholarship regulations.
Maintain confidential student records in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and company policies.
Track deadlines and proactively communicate missing documentation.
Partner with school districts, educational agencies, providers and internal clinical teams.
Coordinate with BCBAs and leadership to ensure students maintain scholarship eligibility.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings as needed.
Assist with resolving scholarship-related issues or delays.
Track scholarship authorizations and funding.
Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate scholarship billing and payment processing.
Maintain reports on scholarship utilization, renewals and active participants.
Audit scholarship records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and documentation.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
Assist with special projects related to scholarship administration and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Social Work or a related field.
Experience working with the Ohio Autism Scholarship Program strongly preferred.
Experience with IEPs, ETRs or special education processes preferred.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and web-based systems.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

50% remote & flexible schedules
Competitive salary - $60,000 - $72,000 annually
Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, vision, dental, etc.)
Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
Professional development support