Enrollment Manager

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago is seeking an Enrollment Manager to lead prospective family experiences and oversee student recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and possesses exceptional communication skills, with a deep commitment to engaging applicant families and coordinating admissions programming.

You will manage campus tours, oversee the admissions database, support the application process from inquiry to enrollment, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2–5 years of experience in nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Experience in an education setting preferred.
• Experience with project management and taking projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective and applicant families, maintaining clear, responsive communication throughout the enrollment lifecycle.
• Lead campus tours for prospective families, showcasing the school’s programs, faculty, facility, and community culture.
• Manage applicant tracking and data entry within the admissions database to ensure accurate records.
• Support all stages of the prospective family application process from initial inquiry to final enrollment.
• Gather and review admissions data and conversion metrics to refine recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Detail oriented

Google Suite

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Admissions DB

Job description

Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and passionate Enrollment Manager to lead prospective family experiences and oversee student recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills and a deep commitment to connecting with applicant families, managing parent ambassadors, and executing impactful admissions programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Admissions & Applicant Communication:

• Serve as a point of contact for prospective and applicant families, maintaining clear, responsive, and welcoming communication throughout the entire enrollment lifecycle.
• Lead campus tours for prospective families, showcasing the school’s academic programs, faculty, facility, and community culture.
• Manage applicant tracking and data entry within the admissions database to ensure accurate records for all prospective families.
• Support all stages of the prospective family application process from initial inquiry to final enrollment.
• Gather and review admissions data, family feedback, and conversion metrics to assist in refining recruitment initiatives and improving family engagement.

Event Planning & Execution:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all core admissions events, including Open Houses, yield event, the New Student Welcome Concert, and orientation programs.
• Oversee all event logistics, vendor contracting, programming content, registration tracking, and day-of execution.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood team to organize pipeline opportunities such as the jBaby program.

Ambassador Programs & Outreach:

• Manage the Parent Ambassador program to engage prospective families and foster community connections.
• Support the Madrichim (Student Ambassador) program for 7th and 8th grade students, facilitating meetings, training students, and assigning and managing ambassadors during tours and events.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to supply timely admissions event details and content for print and electronic media.

Other duties as assigned in support of the greater school community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2-5 years of experience in non-profit organizations preferred
• Experience in an education setting preferred
• Experience with project management and taking projects from concept to completion

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple constituencies
• Comfort and facility with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups
• Strong customer service ethic and exceptional judgment
• Results-oriented and able to effectively prioritize work in a dynamic environment
• Extremely detail-oriented with a strong attention to follow-through
• Knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage, and traditions
• Must have the ability to travel around the Chicago community
• Proficient in all Google Suite products

Compensation

Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

The salary range for this position is $62,000-$70,000.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Transportation & Parking Benefit
• Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental & Adoption Leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition Remission
• Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session
• 403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with a competitive matching structure

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship.

Bernard Zell recruits, hires, and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students.

The school does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities, or any other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, or citizenship. Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment based on any of these or other characteristics.