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)

• Own the relationship with every enrolled family—the evolving, deepening 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 confidence
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning drop-off (7–9am), afternoon pick-up (2–4pm), evening parent functions, and select weekend engagements
• Develop a campus community with authentic substance—events, customs, and points of connection that foster a sense of belonging worth safeguarding
• Cultivate parent champions through natural means, designing experiences so reliably exceptional that referrals arise as a matter of course
• Sustain the ongoing dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time questions, doubtful relatives, and periodic hesitation—not only during onboarding, but continuously throughout their campus tenure
• Recognize when a family is not aligned with the community and manage that realization with the same poise you apply to all interactions—protecting the collective is integral to serving it
• Establish the systems and cadences this position demands in a setting where the framework is still evolving

• Overseeing enrollment—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your role commences when families commit and deepens continuously thereafter
• Operating from a desk—your physical presence within the community defines the role
• Adhering to standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening functions are intrinsic to the position, not occasional requirements
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, established procedures, or a complete team—you function with significant autonomy and create what is necessary
• Approaching family relationships as transactions to be processed—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherence

Serve as the trusted relationship at the heart of every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence during challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels intentional, and establish the conditions under which satisfied families become enthusiastic 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-oriented role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any setting where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal fluency were as critical as competence
• Proven capacity to sustain relationships through challenging circumstances with sophisticated families and maintain trust throughout
• Authentic presence and communication approach that establishes confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—not refined in a manner that appears rehearsed
• Direct familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—whether professional or parental—that provides you credible footing when families challenge the approach
• Sincere conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to sustain that belief authentically across years of parent engagement, not solely during the enrollment phase
• Availability for adaptable hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening functions 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend programming

Exceptional candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Established connections within the local affluent community that would provide you with an immediate, organic foothold on campus
• Private school or independent school background with a demonstrated record of family retention and community cohesion—not merely enrollment metrics
• Experience managing high-stakes family dynamics where your judgment and discretion were the reasons trust endured
• A natural ability to design experiences—events, moments, settings—where individuals feel they are part of something worthy of protection
• Prior startup or early-stage experience where you constructed systems from the ground up and maintained composure through rapid change