Director of Parent Engagement & 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 pipeline during year 0-1, spanning inquiry through executed agreements, managing conversion targets and CRM systems until the 25-student threshold is achieved
• Facilitate information sessions and campus tours that convert interested parents while strategically declining wrong-fit families (selective rejection is as critical as acceptance)
• Function as the principal contact for high-net-worth families investing $40K+ annually, delivering white-glove service that converts parents into advocates
• Establish visibility through consistent on-site presence during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon departure (2-4pm), while dedicating most working hours to community engagement through coffee meetings, networking activities, and partnership development
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven model when addressing skeptical parents who raise concerns about screen time and non-traditional education approaches
• Mobilize parent champions by creating exceptional experiences that motivate families to actively recruit their networks

• Maintaining standard 9-5 schedules (early mornings, extended afternoons, and evening commitments are necessary)
• Implementing pre-existing playbooks and standardized procedures (you will build systems within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment support teams (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant family (strategic selectivity is a fundamental competency)
• Working primarily from a desk (this position demands daily community engagement and active relationship cultivation)

Control enrollment sales during year 0-1, subsequently transitioning to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel word-of-mouth expansion.

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference for existing local connections): Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Roswell, GA; Chicago, IL; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Chantilly, VA; or Kirkland, WA.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in positions involving work with high-net worth clients through consultative sales or high-touch customer experience roles (examples: private school enrollment/admissions, luxury sales, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
• Documented enrollment/sales funnel achievements with conversion metrics available for discussion 
• Executive presence and communication capabilities to establish trust and facilitate sophisticated decision-making with affluent families 
• Entrepreneurial self-starter comfortable operating independently within a startup environment
• Authentic enthusiasm for AI-driven education, with confidence defending the model to skeptical parents questioning screen time and non-traditional methodologies
• Availability for flexible scheduling: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x/month), and weekend activities

Exceptional candidates will possess at least one of the following: 

• Established network within the local affluent community with existing relationships
• Private school or independent school enrollment/admissions leadership background with documented results
• Sales, business development, or fundraising track record involving high-value clients
• Prior startup or early-stage organization experience managing ambiguity and accelerated change
• Event planning and community organizing background producing memorable experiences
• Real estate, development, or major gift fundraising experience engaging with UHNW individuals