Director of Strategic Partnerships

$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 enrolled family—the continuous, evolving connection that ensures parents feel genuinely understood, not merely accommodated
• Identify potential concerns before they surface as formal discussions, addressing them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves confidence
• Maintain consistent visibility in family spaces: morning arrival (7–9am), afternoon departure (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend programming
• Develop a campus community with authentic character—traditions, events, and engagement points that create a sense of belonging families want to preserve
• Cultivate parent ambassadors naturally, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge organically
• Sustain the dialogue about Alpha's AI-driven model with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and periodic doubts—not only during enrollment but continuously throughout their campus experience
• Recognize when a family alignment isn't optimal and manage that reality with the same care you apply universally—safeguarding community integrity is part of serving it well
• Establish the frameworks and operational rhythms this role demands in a setting where the playbook remains under development

• Overseeing enrollment processes—that falls to the Admissions Director; your work commences once families join and intensifies from there
• Operating primarily from an office—your community presence defines the role
• Maintaining standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening commitments are inherent to the position, not occasional add-ons
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, established protocols, or complete staffing—you function with significant autonomy and create what's necessary
• Approaching family relationships as transactional accounts—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherence

Serve as the trusted relationship anchor for every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence through difficult moments, build a community where belonging feels meaningful, and establish conditions where satisfied families naturally become active advocates.

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of the following locations OR willing to relocate within 60 days (candidates with established community ties preferred): Denver, CO; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Las Vegas, NV; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Park City, UT; Burlington, VT; Kirkland, WA; or Jackson Hole, WY
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• 5+ years in a client-facing role working with high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—such as private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropic advising, or similar settings where discretion, warmth, and social intuition were essential alongside competence
• Proven track record of maintaining relationships with discerning families through challenging situations while preserving trust
• Authentic presence and interpersonal style that quickly establishes credibility with affluent, high-expectation families—genuine rather than rehearsed
• Direct experience with independent, private, or alternative education models—either professionally or as a parent—that equips you to address family concerns with credibility
• Authentic belief in AI-driven education and the capacity to sustain that conviction through multi-year family relationships, extending well beyond initial enrollment discussions
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3 times monthly, and occasional weekend commitments

Exceptional candidates will demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Pre-existing connections within the local affluent community that would provide immediate, organic integration on campus
• Independent school or private school background with demonstrated success in family retention and community cultivation—beyond just enrollment metrics
• Background managing complex family relationships where your judgment and discretion were instrumental in maintaining trust
• Natural talent for designing experiences—events, moments, settings—that make people feel part of something valuable and protective
• Prior startup or early-stage venture experience where you built foundational elements independently and maintained composure through rapid change