Regional Director of Family 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)

You excel in startup environments that demand agility. You have a proven track record serving high-net-worth clients who require concierge-level attention. You authentically believe AI has the power to transform education and are prepared to advocate for that vision when challenged. If these expectations feel daunting, this position is not the right fit.

Alpha is not a conventional school. We are a technology startup demonstrating that every child possesses exceptional potential. Our students complete their core academic curriculum in only two hours per day through AI-driven applications, then dedicate the remainder of their time to practical competencies: public speaking, critical reasoning, collaborative challenges, and meaningful project work. No traditional lectures. No unnecessary assignments. Only accelerated learning that produces top 1% outcomes nationally. Families expect white-glove treatment. You will consistently defend this approach against concerns about excessive screen exposure, traditionalist education critics, and "this seems unrealistic" objections.

During year zero and year one, this position functions as an enrollment sales role. You control the complete pipeline from initial inquiry through executed enrollment contract, with defined conversion benchmarks and CRM accountability. We will not launch a campus without securing at least 25 enrolled students. Achieving that threshold is your responsibility. You will facilitate compelling information sessions, lead individualized campus tours, maintain persistent follow-up, and finalize agreements. After reaching 25 students and bringing an admissions director onboard, your role transitions to serving as the campus's chief parent-facing leader. You will cultivate loyalty, address concerns with exceptional service, and transform satisfied families into vocal champions who actively recruit others.

This is a high-accountability, high-independence position with explicit expectations. You will operate as a sole contributor without substantial administrative infrastructure, marketing resources, or fully developed operational frameworks. Strategies evolve based on performance data. Systems are still forming. You will create them. You will spend the majority of your time outside the facility (coffee consultations, lunch networking, Chamber of Commerce participation) instead of at a desk. You will maintain visibility during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. You will participate in evening parent gatherings and periodic weekend student programming. A single incompatible family within a 25-student cohort can disrupt operations significantly, so declining wrong-fit applicants is equally critical as enrolling appropriate ones.

The opportunity? You will observe transformations rarely witnessed by most educators: doubtful parents evolving into passionate advocates, reserved students presenting with confidence before adults, families selecting your campus over prestigious private institutions. You will create something substantial from the ground up and claim ownership of outcomes. 

If you are convinced that most schools are underserving children and a superior approach exists, this is your opportunity to demonstrate it.

HIRING FOR THESE LOCATIONS:

• CA: Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, Piedmont (East Bay), & Lake Forest (Orange Co.)
• MD: Bethesda
• TX: Austin, Fort Worth (DFW)
• WA: Kirkland (Seattle)

This is an on-site role in the cities listed above, with local travel as needed. Relocation assistance is available for candidates with firm relocation plans and timeline.