Director of Parent Advocacy

$200,000 USD/year ^{Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks}  ($100 USD/hour)

• Control the complete enrollment sales process during years 0-1, from initial inquiry through signed contracts, managing conversion benchmarks and CRM systems until the 25-student threshold is reached
• Deliver information sessions and facility tours that convert interested families while strategically declining misaligned prospects (selective rejection is as critical as acceptance)
• Function as the principal point of contact for affluent families investing $40K+ annually, delivering concierge-level service that transforms parents into vocal advocates
• Establish community presence through consistent on-campus visibility during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating most workdays to external meetings, relationship-building activities, and community alliance development
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven educational model when engaging skeptical parents concerned about screen exposure and unconventional methodologies
• Mobilize parent ambassadors by creating outstanding experiences that inspire families to actively recruit their social networks

• Maintaining standard 9-5 schedules (early morning availability, late afternoon presence, and evening programming are mandatory)
• Executing pre-existing playbooks and standardized procedures (you will construct frameworks within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment assistance (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant (selectivity is a fundamental skill requirement)
• Remaining desk-bound (this position demands consistent community engagement and relationship cultivation)

Control enrollment sales during years 0-1, then transition to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel organic growth through referrals.

• Currently residing within commuting range of one of these campuses OR committed to relocation within 60 days (priority given to candidates with existing local networks): Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Roswell, GA; Chicago, IL; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Chantilly, VA; or Kirkland, WA.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship requirements
• 5+ years in positions involving high-net worth client engagement through consultative sales or premium customer experience delivery (examples include private school enrollment/admissions, luxury goods sales, hospitality management, philanthropic development, etc.)
• Documented enrollment/sales pipeline achievements with conversion performance you can articulate 
• Executive-level presence and communication capabilities to establish credibility and influence sophisticated purchasing decisions with wealthy families 
• Entrepreneurial self-direction suited to independent operation within a startup context
• Authentic belief in AI-enhanced education, with capability to defend the approach when addressing skeptical parents questioning screen exposure and non-traditional methods
• Flexibility for non-standard hours: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x/month), and weekend events

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following: 

• Pre-existing relationships within the local affluent community with proven connections
• Leadership experience in private school or independent school enrollment/admissions with measurable achievements
• Sales, business development, or fundraising performance history with high-value clientele
• Prior startup or early-stage venture experience managing uncertainty and accelerated change
• Event coordination and community engagement experience designing impactful experiences
• Background in real estate, development, or major gift fundraising involving ultra-high-net-worth individuals