Enrollment Manager

German International School Chicago•Chicago, IL

4d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.