Admissions Associate, Alpha - $100,000/year USD

As an Admissions Associate, you will serve as the primary contact for families evaluating where to begin their child's education. Each email you compose, event you plan, and discussion you facilitate will directly influence whether a family selects Alpha. This position is built for someone who prioritizes accuracy, prompt communication, and authentic relationship-building, recognizing that trust is earned through careful and consistent execution. Alpha is constructing one of the world's most forward-thinking school frameworks. Our locations integrate demanding academics, technology-enhanced instruction, and elevated expectations for both learners and educators. Admissions represents the gateway where this vision becomes tangible. Families seek more than basic details—they want transparency, assurance, and proof that Alpha delivers distinct value. In this capacity, you will oversee the entire prospective family experience beginning with their initial contact. You will reply quickly and with care, coordinate campus visits and shadow experiences, ensure applicant information remains current and precise, and help parents understand Alpha's approach and whether it matches their expectations. This is a highly visible, interpersonal role in which you directly affect enrollment outcomes. This is an on-site, dynamic role based in Palo Alto, CA and Piedmont (East Bay), CA, suited for someone capable of juggling competing priorities with precision and attentiveness. If you excel at clear messaging, reliable execution, and empowering families to make informed decisions, this position provides meaningful autonomy and influence. What You Will Be Doing Replying to prospective family inquiries within 24 hours with communication that is clear, professional, and consistent with Alpha's standardsOrganizing and delivering admissions events, campus tours, and student shadow visits, managing everything from logistics to follow-up outreachEnsuring applicant records remain thorough and accurate across CRM systems and admissions platformsConducting meetings with families to describe Alpha's educational model, respond to their questions, and document key informationWorking alongside campus staff and admissions team members to maintain an efficient and cohesive admissions process What You Won’t Be Doing Rendering final admissions decisions or shaping enrollment policyDelivering instruction or managing academic curriculumRelying on aggressive sales methods or scripted messagingWorking in a disorganized or slow-paced setting Admissions Associate Key Responsibilities Create a seamless, high-conversion admissions journey that converts early interest into committed enrollment, ensuring families feel well-informed, valued, and enthusiastic about becoming part of Alpha. Basic Requirements 2+ years of customer-facing experienceAt least 1 year of professional written communication experience with families or customersAt least 1 year of experience working in a CRM, student information system, or comparable database with demonstrated attention to data accuracyStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneouslyAbility to work on-site in Palo Alto, CA or Piedmont (East Bay), CAAuthorization to work in the United States Nice-to-have Requirements Background in education, enrollment management, or school operationsExperience supporting admissions events or high-touch onboarding processesComfort working in fast-changing, tech-enabled environments About Alpha Join the team building school around student growth Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $50 USD/hour, which equates to $100,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5753-US-SanFranc-AdmissionsAsso.017