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:
The position is eligible for benefits. Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees. Benefits include:
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
How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: employment@bernardzell.org
As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background…