Director of Parent Engagement & Advocacy

$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 sales pipeline during year 0-1, managing from inquiry through executed agreements, overseeing conversion targets and CRM systems until 25-student threshold is achieved
• Lead information sessions and campus visits that successfully convert interested families while strategically declining mismatched prospects (selective rejection carries equal importance to acceptance)
• Function as the principal point of contact for affluent families investing $40K+ annually, delivering premium service that transforms parents into active advocates
• Establish community presence through consistent on-campus availability during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating the majority of working hours to external relationship-building through coffee meetings, networking activities, and community collaborations
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven educational model when addressing parent concerns about screen exposure and unconventional pedagogical approaches
• Mobilize parent champions by creating outstanding experiences that motivate families to proactively recruit within their personal networks

• Maintaining standard 9-5 schedules (early morning presence, late afternoon availability, and evening programming are mandatory)
• Executing from pre-existing playbooks and standardized procedures (you'll construct operational systems within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment support teams (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant family (selective admissions represents a fundamental capability)
• Working primarily from an office desk (this position demands consistent community engagement and relationship cultivation)

Control enrollment sales during year 0-1, subsequently transitioning to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and fuel organic growth through referrals.

• Currently located within commuting range of one of these campus locations OR committed to relocating within 60 days (local community ties preferred): Santa Barbara, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Kirkland, WA.
• Authorized to work legally in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship
• 5+ years of professional experience serving high-net-worth clients in consultative sales or premium customer experience capacities (examples include private school admissions/enrollment, luxury retail, high-end hospitality, philanthropic development, etc.)
• Proven enrollment or sales funnel performance with quantifiable conversion metrics available for discussion 
• Executive-level presence and communication capabilities to establish credibility and facilitate sophisticated decision-making processes with affluent families 
• Self-directed entrepreneurial mindset suited to independent operation within a startup environment
• Authentic conviction regarding AI-enhanced education, paired with confidence in defending the approach to skeptical parents questioning screen time and non-traditional methodologies
• Schedule flexibility accommodating early mornings (7-9am), late afternoons (2-4pm), evening programming (2-3x monthly), and weekend activities

Outstanding candidates will possess at least one of the following: 

• Pre-established network within the local affluent community featuring existing relationships
• Private or independent school enrollment/admissions leadership background with documented success
• Sales, business development, or fundraising history demonstrating results with high-value clientele
• Prior startup or early-stage venture experience managing ambiguity and accelerated change
• Event coordination and community organizing expertise producing impactful experiences
• Real estate development, or major gifts fundraising background engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals