Director of Partnerships and Community Outreach

$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 ownership of the relationship with every family at the campus—the continuous, evolving relationship that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely attended to
• Identify concerns before they surface as discussions, and address them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning drop-off (7–9am), afternoon pick-up (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend functions
• Develop a campus community with authentic depth—events, rituals, and connection points that instill in families a sense of belonging to something deserving of protection
• Encourage parent advocates naturally, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge as an organic result
• Maintain the continuous dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time concerns, skeptical relatives, and periodic uncertainty—not merely during enrollment, but across their entire campus tenure
• Recognize when a family represents a misalignment and manage that situation with the same care you apply to all interactions—protecting the community is integral to serving it
• Establish the systems and cadences this position demands in a setting where the blueprint is still under development

• Overseeing enrollment—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your work commences when families join and expands from that point
• Operating from behind a desk—your community presence defines the role
• Adhering to standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening engagements are inherent to the position, not deviations from it
• Relying on administrative assistance, established procedures, or a complete team—you function with significant autonomy and construct what's necessary
• Approaching family relationships as accounts requiring management—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherence

Serve as the trusted relationship anchoring every family's experience at Alpha. Maintain their confidence through challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels intentional, and establish the conditions under which satisfied families evolve into active advocates.

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference for candidates with existing community roots): Scottsdale, AZ; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Lake Forest, CA; San Francisco, CA; Greenwich, CT; Bethesda, MD; New York City, NY; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; or Kirkland, WA
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a relationship-focused role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any context where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal sophistication were equally important as competence
• Proven capacity to sustain relationships through challenging situations with sophisticated families and maintain trust throughout
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—not polished in a manner that appears rehearsed
• Personal exposure to independent, private, or non-traditional education—either professionally or as a parent—that provides genuine credibility when families challenge the model
• Sincere belief in AI-powered education and the capacity to convey that conviction authentically throughout years of parent relationships, not solely during the enrollment phase
• Availability for flexible hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend activities

Exceptional candidates will have at least one of the following:

• Established relationships within the local affluent community that would provide an immediate, organic foothold on campus
• Private school or independent school background with a demonstrated record of family retention and community richness—not simply enrollment figures
• Experience managing high-stakes family relationships where your judgment and discretion were the reason trust endured
• A talent for designing experiences—events, moments, environments—that make people feel part of something worth safeguarding
• Prior startup or early-stage experience where you built from the ground up and maintained composure amid rapid change