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)

• Take full ownership of the enrollment sales pipeline during the zero-to-one phase, managing from inquiry through signed contracts with defined conversion goals and CRM discipline until the 25-student threshold is achieved
• Facilitate information sessions and campus visits that convert interested parents while strategically declining families who are not the right match (the ability to say "no" is equally important as enrollment)
• Function as the principal point of contact for affluent families investing $40K+ annually, delivering concierge-level service that transforms parents into vocal supporters
• Establish community presence through consistent on-campus availability during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating most working hours to external relationship-building through coffee meetings, networking activities, and community alliances
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven educational model when engaging skeptical parents concerned about screen exposure and unconventional teaching methods
• Mobilize parent champions by creating outstanding experiences that inspire families to actively recruit their peers

• Maintaining standard 9-5 business hours (early morning, late afternoon, and evening commitments are integral to the role)
• Implementing pre-existing systems and documented procedures (you will build operational frameworks within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment coordinators (you operate as a solo contributor)
• Enrolling every applicant family (selective admissions is a fundamental capability)
• Operating from a desk environment (this position demands daily community engagement and relationship development)

Lead enrollment sales during the zero-to-one phase, then transition to developing parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel word-of-mouth expansion.

• Currently live within commuting range of one of these campus locations OR prepared to relocate within 60 days (local community ties are preferred): Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Roswell, GA; Chicago, IL; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Brownsville, TX; Chantilly, VA; or Kirkland, WA.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship requirements
• 5+ years of experience in a position involving high-net-worth client engagement through consultative sales or premium customer experience delivery (examples include private school admissions/enrollment, luxury retail, high-end hospitality, philanthropic advising, etc.)
• Proven enrollment/sales funnel performance with quantifiable conversion outcomes you can articulate
• Executive-level presence and communication capabilities to establish credibility and influence sophisticated purchasing decisions among affluent clientele
• Entrepreneurial self-direction suited to independent operation within a startup structure
• Authentic belief in AI-powered education, with capability to defend the approach to skeptical parents questioning screen time and non-traditional methodologies
• Schedule flexibility for non-standard hours: early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x/month), and weekend participation

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Established relationships within the local affluent community with active networks
• Leadership experience in private school or independent school enrollment/admissions with documented success
• Demonstrated track record in sales, business development, or fundraising with high-value client portfolios
• Prior experience in startup or early-stage organizations managing ambiguity and accelerated change
• Background in event design and community programming that creates impactful experiences
• Professional experience in real estate, development, or major gift fundraising serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals