Director of Strategic Parent 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)

• Control the complete enrollment acquisition pipeline during launch phase, managing inquiry through contract execution with defined conversion objectives and CRM accountability until 25-student threshold is achieved
• Facilitate informational sessions and campus visits that convert interested families while strategically declining misaligned prospects (selective rejection is equally important as enrollment)
• Function as the principal liaison for affluent families investing $40K+ annually, delivering premium service that transforms parents into vocal advocates
• Establish community presence through consistent on-campus availability during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating most daytime hours to external relationship cultivation through individual meetings, networking activities, and community collaborations
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-enabled approach when addressing parents concerned about screen exposure and alternative education models
• Generate parent champions by creating exceptional experiences that motivate families to actively recruit within their networks

• Maintaining standard business hours (early arrival, late afternoon presence, and evening programming are essential)
• Implementing pre-existing procedures and documented processes (you will construct operational systems within an evolving startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment coordinators (you function as an independent operator)
• Admitting all applicant families (strategic selectivity is a fundamental skill)
• Operating primarily from an office environment (this role demands daily community engagement and relationship development)

Control enrollment acquisition during launch phase, then transition focus toward developing parent relationships that generate advocates and sustain organic growth through referrals.

• Current residence within commuting range of one of these campus locations OR commitment to relocate within 60 days (candidates with pre-existing local networks preferred): 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 requiring sponsorship
• Minimum 5 years in positions involving affluent client relationships within consultative sales or premium service delivery contexts (examples include independent school admissions/enrollment, luxury retail, high-end hospitality, philanthropic advising, etc.)
• Documented enrollment or sales pipeline achievements with quantifiable conversion performance you can articulate 
• Executive-level presence and communication capabilities to establish credibility and influence sophisticated purchasing decisions among high-net-worth families 
• Self-directed entrepreneurial mindset suited to independent operation within startup conditions
• Authentic conviction in AI-enabled education, with readiness to defend the approach against parents questioning screen exposure and non-traditional methodologies
• Schedule flexibility accommodating early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x monthly), and weekend events

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following: 

• Established network within the local affluent community with active relationships
• Leadership experience in independent school or private school admissions/enrollment with verifiable outcomes
• Documented sales, business development, or fundraising success with high-value clientele
• Prior startup or early-stage venture experience managing ambiguity and accelerated change
• Background in event design and community mobilization focused on creating impactful experiences
• Experience in real estate development, major gifts fundraising, or other work involving ultra-high-net-worth individuals