Director of Admissions and Enrollment

$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 family on campus—the continuous, evolving connection that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely accommodated
• Foresee issues before they surface as formal discussions, and address them with the tact and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning arrival (7–9am), afternoon departure (2–4pm), evening parent programming, and select weekend engagements
• Develop a campus culture with authentic depth—gatherings, rituals, and interactions that foster a sense of belonging to something worth safeguarding
• Nurture parent champions naturally, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge organically
• Sustain the ongoing discussion about Alpha's AI-enabled model with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and periodic uncertainty—not only during enrollment but throughout their campus tenure
• Recognize when a family alignment isn't optimal and address that reality with the same professionalism you apply universally—preserving community integrity is integral to serving it
• Establish the frameworks and cadences this position demands in a setting where the operational blueprint is still evolving

• Overseeing enrollment—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your work commences when families enroll and builds from there
• Operating from behind a desk—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 adjustments
• 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 engagement, not procedural adherence

Serve as the foundational relationship at the heart of every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their trust during challenging periods, cultivate a community where belonging feels purposeful, and establish the environment in which satisfied families naturally become enthusiastic advocates.

• Currently live within commuting range of one of these locations OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference given to candidates with established local ties): 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
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a relationship-focused role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury service sectors, philanthropic organizations, or any context where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal sophistication were as critical as competence
• Proven capacity to maintain relationships through challenging situations with sophisticated families and preserve trust throughout
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—polished but not rehearsed
• Direct familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—through professional experience or as a parent—that provides genuine credibility when families challenge the model
• Sincere conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to communicate that belief authentically across years of parent relationships, not solely during enrollment
• Availability for variable hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening programming 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend commitments

Exceptional candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Established connections within the local affluent community that would provide an immediate, organic foundation 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 judgment and discretion were the foundation of sustained trust
• Natural aptitude for designing experiences—gatherings, moments, settings—where participants feel connected to something valuable and protective of it
• Prior startup or early-stage organizational experience where you created infrastructure from scratch and remained composed through rapid change