Enrollment Manager

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School

Chicago, IL, USA

USD 62k-70k / year

Posted on Sep 25, 2026
Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a dynamic, engaging, and passionate Enrollment Manager to lead prospective family experiences and oversee student recruitment initiatives. The ideal candidate is high-energy, detail-oriented, and skilled in communication, 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. Lead campus tours showcasing academic programs, faculty, facility, and community culture. Manage applicant tracking and data entry in the admissions database. Support all stages of the application process from inquiry to enrollment. Gather and review admissions data, feedback, and conversion metrics to refine recruitment and improve engagement.Event Planning & Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute core admissions events, including Open Houses, yield event, New Student Welcome Concert, and orientation programs. Oversee event logistics, vendor contracting, programming content, registration tracking, and day-of execution. Collaborate with Early Childhood team to organize pipeline opportunities such as the jBaby program.Ambassador Programs & Outreach: Manage Parent Ambassador program to engage prospective families and foster community connections. Support the Madrichim (Student Ambassador) program for 7th and 8th grades, facilitating meetings, training students, and assigning/managing ambassadors during tours and events. Coordinate with Marketing 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 QualificationsEducation and 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; comfort with public speaking; strong customer service ethic and judgment; results-oriented with ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment; extreme attention to detail and follow-through; knowledge of Jewish community, culture, heritage, and traditions; ability to travel around the Chicago community; proficient in Google Suite.Compensation: Exempt position, $62,000–$70,000 annually based on experience.Benefits: Benefits eligible; comprehensive plan includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life (including spouse/dependent), EAP, transportation & parking, FSAs, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, paid parental & adoption leave, paid time off, tuition remission, breakfast & lunch when school is in session, 403(b) with competitive match.How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org. As a condition of employment, all applicants must complete Faith’s Law forms and pass a criminal background screening.