Enrollment Manager
Full Time • Chicago
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Position Title: Enrollment Manager (full-time)
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Administration (HoA)
Status: Full-time Administrative Position (Year Round)
Classification: Exempt
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the US
Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Include health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid leave, and a 401k
Start Date: Very soon (within 1 month)
About the School
The German International School Chicago (GISC) is a private, nonprofit, bilingual IB World School, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization for the PYP, recognized as an official German School Abroad (DAS), and accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). Since opening in 2009, GISC has grown into a vibrant community serving 200 students from Preschool through Grade 8, with Grade 9 launching in 2026-2027 as part of the school's expansion to a full high school.
Overview
GISC is looking for an Enrollment Manager who is strategic, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven, with a passion for education and community engagement. The ideal candidate will combine strong organizational skills with excellent communication abilities to guide families through the admissions journey and ensure that enrollment strategies align with the school’s mission and growth objectives.
Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for GISC’s enrollment management, including admissions, financial aid, re-enrollment, and retention strategies.
- Manages the full admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment and re-enrollment, including all communications, tours, open houses, info sessions, interviews, shadow days, assessment/testing, application review, decision notification, onboarding, as well as thorough and timely documentation and data entry in the school’s CRM system (Blackbaud) and other software systems.
- Drives enrollment strategy to increase inquiries and optimize yield and retention, tracking the full enrollment funnel, trends, and parent feedback, and implementing initiatives to maximize conversion.
- Sets annual enrollment and admissions goals in cooperation with the Head of School and Administration, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Plans, executes, and oversees school events supporting community outreach, admissions, and retention; promotes summer camp to current, prospective, and alumni families.
- Stays current on trends in admissions, financial aid, and retention, including economic and demographic shifts that could impact admissions and enrollment.
- Provides reports on admissions, enrollment, and trends to Administrators and the Board of Trustees as directed.
- Works closely with the school’s Marketing, Finance, Administration, and Development departments as well as the School Leadership Team.
- Collaborates with the Marketing department to align enrollment goals with marketing strategy and drive increased inquiries, applications, and enrollment from qualified candidates.
- Leads continuous improvement of the admissions experience, including website content, parent communications, and outreach initiatives, ensuring all admissions messaging reflects the school's value proposition, brand identity, and key differentiators while maximizing conversion and engagement.
- Organizes and administers GISC’s financial aid program and budget in collaboration with the Financial Aid Committee.
- Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with feeder schools, community organizations, business partners, etc.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion, ensuring compliance with GISC’s policies and legal requirements.
- Performs administrative and other office tasks as needed.
Specific Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of degree or experience
- Experience in school enrollment and admissions preferred
- Proficiency in the German language (both in speaking and writing); commitment to bilingualism, international education, and global citizenship
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, networking, verbal, and written communication skills (builds positive relationships while respecting boundaries, adapting communication style to diverse audiences with tact and diplomacy)
- Excellent work ethic with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Must have a keen eye for detail
- Excellent command of technology and CRM systems (Blackbaud is a plus)
- Google Workspace or Microsoft Office experience is a plus
Work Environment – Physical Requirements
This position operates in an office environment that is accessible. Some work at off-site locations may be required, and those may not necessarily be fully accessible. This is an in-person role and not suited for remote work. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets. This workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment.
This position operates in an office environment that is accessible. Some work at off-site locations may be required, and those may not necessarily be fully accessible. This is an in-person role and not suited for remote work. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, and filing cabinets. This workplace is a smoke- and drug-free environment.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
About Us
Our Mission
The German International School Chicago (GISC) is an IB World School that prepares students to become well-rounded, creative, and responsible global citizens. We provide students with a rigorous German-English bilingual education in a supportive and individualized learning environment. GISC graduates will be prepared academically and socially to succeed in an increasingly global world.
Core Values
At the German International School Chicago, our motto is "Give Your Child the World," and we believe our unique education will provide your child with the tools to thrive in any environment around the world. Our focus as a school is represented by four distinct values, each one contributing to the success of our students throughout their lives.
Bilingual Advantage
Students at GISC are both linguistically fluent and culturally fluent. As a bilingual, international school, we encourage our young learners to engage meaningfully with a wide variety of cultures across Europe and throughout the world.
International Education
GISC's unique education is rooted in our International Baccalaureate (IB) program. We foster a strong sense of agency in our students and provide them with a deep understanding of the world around them. Our students have the skills to engage successfully with a wide variety of academic and social environments in the US, in German-speaking countries, and beyond.
Global Opportunity
At GISC, we believe that global citizenship extends beyond knowledge of other lands and peoples. Our faculty helps our student body to use their intercultural competence as the foundation for increased compassion. GISC students will leave our school with the skills to succeed and thrive anywhere in the world.
School Community
Both schoolwide and in each grade level, GISC fosters a strong sense of community. We believe that a supportive, nurturing community is the key to a learning environment in which each student knows they belong and matter.
Working at the German International School Chicago
Are you interested in working at a one-of-a-kind, dynamic bilingual IB World School in Chicago's beautiful Ravenswood neighborhood?
Our staff is just as international as our student body, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative community. Every employee at GISC is encouraged to grow through professional development and peer learning opportunities. If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented professional, we invite you to apply today!
Our staff is just as international as our student body, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative community. Every employee at GISC is encouraged to grow through professional development and peer learning opportunities. If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented professional, we invite you to apply today!
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