Director of Community 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)

• Manage the complete enrollment sales process during years 0-1, from initial inquiry through signed agreements, with accountability for conversion targets and CRM administration until 25 students are enrolled
• Conduct information sessions and campus visits that convert interested families while strategically declining misaligned candidates (selectivity is as essential as enrollment)
• Act as the principal point of contact for high-net-worth families investing $40K+ per year, delivering white-glove experiences that transform parents into advocates
• Establish community presence through consistent on-campus availability during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating most weekdays to external activities: coffee meetings, networking, and community collaborations
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-powered approach when engaging skeptical parents questioning screen time and unconventional educational methods
• Engage parent champions by creating outstanding experiences that inspire families to actively recruit their peers

• Maintaining standard 9-5 schedules (early mornings, late afternoons, and evening commitments are necessary)
• Executing from predefined playbooks and documented procedures (you will create systems within a startup setting)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment assistance (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant (strategic selectivity is a fundamental skill)
• Remaining desk-bound (this role demands daily community engagement and relationship cultivation)

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

• Currently reside within commuting range of one of these campuses OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference for candidates with 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 position involving work with high-net-worth clients in consultative sales or premium customer experience roles (examples: private school enrollment/admissions, luxury sales, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
• Proven enrollment/sales funnel achievement with conversion metrics you can articulate 
• Executive presence and communication capabilities to build trust and influence sophisticated decision-making with affluent families 
• Entrepreneurial self-starter mindset comfortable operating independently in a startup context
• Authentic passion for AI-powered education, with confidence defending the model to skeptical parents questioning screen time and non-traditional methods
• Flexibility for variable hours: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening gatherings (2-3x/month), and weekend programming

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

• Established network within the local affluent community with active relationships
• Private school or independent school enrollment/admissions leadership background with documented results
• Sales, business development, or fundraising success with high-value clients
• Prior startup or early-stage organization experience managing ambiguity and rapid evolution
• Event planning and community organizing expertise producing impactful experiences
• Real estate, development, or major gift fundraising background engaging with UHNW individuals