Regional Director of Family Engagement

$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)

• Take full ownership of the enrollment sales pipeline during year 0-1, managing every stage from inquiry through signed contract, including conversion targets and CRM administration, until the 25-student threshold is achieved
• Deliver information sessions and campus tours that successfully convert interested parents while strategically declining families who aren't aligned (the ability to say "no" is equally important as enrollment)
• Act as the principal point of contact for affluent families investing $40K+ per year, delivering premium service that transforms parents into active advocates
• Establish community visibility through consistent on-site availability during morning drop-off (7-9am) and afternoon pick-up (2-4pm), while dedicating the majority of your workdays to external relationship-building through coffee meetings, networking, and community partnerships
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven educational model when engaging skeptical parents who raise concerns about screen exposure and non-traditional schooling
• Mobilize parent champions by creating outstanding experiences that inspire families to actively recruit within their networks

• Maintaining standard 9-5 schedules (early morning availability, late afternoon presence, and evening commitments are necessary)
• Implementing pre-existing playbooks and standardized processes (you'll design systems within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment coordinators (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant (selective admission is an essential capability)
• Spending your day at a desk (this position demands consistent community engagement and relationship cultivation)

Drive enrollment sales during year 0-1, then transition to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel organic, word-of-mouth expansion.

• Currently reside within a 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; Lake Forest, CA; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Kirkland, WA.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a role that involved working with high-net worth clients in a consultative sales or high-touch customer experience role (such as private school enrollment/admissions, luxury sales, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
• Demonstrated enrollment/sales funnel success with conversion metrics you can discuss 
• Executive presence and communication skills to earn trust and guide sophisticated decision-making with affluent families 
• Entrepreneurial self-starter comfortable as a solo operator in a startup environment
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI-powered education, with comfort defending the model to skeptical parents who question screen time and non-traditional approaches
• Availability for flexible hours: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening events (2-3x/month), and weekend activities

Exceptional candidates will have at least one of the items below: 

• Existing network in the local affluent community with established relationships
• Private school or independent school enrollment/admissions leadership experience with proven results
• Sales, business development, or fundraising track record with high-value clients
• Previous startup or early-stage company experience navigating ambiguity and rapid change
• Event planning and community organizing experience creating memorable experiences
• Real estate, development, or major gift fundraising experience working with UHNW individuals