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)

• Own the relationship with every family on campus—the continuous, evolving relationship that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely accommodated
• Identify concerns before they surface as issues, and address them with discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning arrival (7–9am), afternoon departure (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend programming
• Develop a campus culture with authentic depth—occasions, rituals, and connections that make families feel they are part of something they want to defend
• Develop parent advocates naturally, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge as the expected result
• Sustain the evolving discussion about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and periods of uncertainty—not only at enrollment, but across their entire campus experience
• Recognize when a family is not aligned and manage that situation with the same care you apply to all interactions—safeguarding the community is integral to serving it
• Establish the systems and cadences this role demands in a setting where the framework is still being developed

• Overseeing enrollment—that falls under the Admissions Director; your role starts when families enroll and grows from that point
• Operating from behind a desk—your visibility within the community defines the role
• Working standard 9–5 hours—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening programming are inherent to the position, not occasional exceptions
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, defined processes, or a complete team—you function with substantial autonomy and create what is necessary
• Approaching family relationships as accounts requiring management—this role rewards authentic engagement, not procedural adherence

Serve as the central trusted relationship in every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence through challenging periods, cultivate a community where belonging is meaningful, and establish the environment in which satisfied families become 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 role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any environment where discretion, warmth, and social fluency were as important as capability
• Proven ability to sustain relationships through challenging situations with sophisticated families and maintain trust throughout
• Natural presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—authentic rather than performatively polished
• Personal familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—either professionally or as a parent—that provides you credible standing when families challenge the model
• Authentic conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to carry that belief genuinely across years of parent relationships, not solely during enrollment discussions
• 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 immediate, organic credibility on campus
• Private school or independent school background with demonstrated success in family retention and community building—beyond enrollment metrics alone
• Experience managing high-stakes family dynamics where your discretion and judgment were the foundation of sustained trust
• A talent for designing experiences—events, moments, settings—that make people feel part of something they want to preserve
• Prior startup or early-stage experience where you created from the ground up and remained composed through rapid change