Careers

The Ellis School is deeply committed to its all-girls environment, which allows each girl to develop into her own unique best self in an atmosphere that both challenges and cherishes each student. Ellis prepares its students to become independent, resilient, thoughtful young women with the confidence, self-knowledge, and skills to explore and pursue their passions in college and beyond.

Current Openings

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  • Dean of Academic Technology

    The Ellis School is seeking a Dean of Academic Technology to lead the integration of technology across the academic program, partnering with faculty and administrators to ensure technology meaningfully enhances teaching and learning while advancing a long-term vision for academic innovation.
    Application Process:
    Interested candidates should submit the following materials by email:

    • A cover letter expressing interest and relevant experience
    • A current résumé or CV
    Please send application materials to Gary J. Niels, Interim Head of School at nielsg@theellisschool.org.

    Click here to review the full job description (PDF).
  • Director of Enrollment Management

    The Ellis School is seeking a Director of Enrollment Management to join the senior Leadership Team and lead a comprehensive, strategic enrollment program for Early Childhood through Grade 12. The Director will oversee student recruitment, admission, re-enrollment, and financial aid, ensuring that enrollment goals align with the school’s mission, programmatic priorities, and financial sustainability. This role collaborates closely with the Head of School, Division Heads, and other key stakeholders to advance a cohesive, school-wide enrollment strategy.
    Application Process:
    The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Enrollment Management to start in the 2026-27 academic year. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com, and Jill Salmon, Recruiter, at jill@dovetailedsourcing.com.             

    The Ellis School Director of Enrollment Management Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/ellisdem.

Benefits

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  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Long Term Disability Protection

  • Retirement Savings Program

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  • Direct Deposit

  • FMLA

  • On-site Daycare

  • Tuition Remission

  • Vacation Time

The Ellis School does not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation in employment. We do not discriminate in student recruitment, admissions, financial aid, or any other aspect of the School’s program, except on the basis of age and gender identity in fulfillment of the School’s mission.