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

As an Admissions Coordinator, you will serve as the primary contact for families evaluating where to begin their child's education. Each email you compose, event you organize, and discussion you facilitate will influence whether a family selects Alpha. This position is built for someone who prioritizes accuracy, timely communication, and authentic personal engagement, and who recognizes that trust develops through careful, deliberate action. 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 students and educators. The admissions function is where this vision takes tangible form. Families seek more than just details—they want transparency, assurance, and proof that Alpha differentiates itself in substantive ways. In this capacity, you will oversee the complete journey for prospective families beginning with their initial contact. You will reply promptly and with care, arrange campus visits and shadow experiences, ensure applicant information remains current and correct, and help parents understand how Alpha functions and whether it matches their objectives. This is a highly visible, people-centered role in which you directly affect enrollment outcomes. This is an on-site, fast-moving position located in Palo Alto, CA and Piedmont (East Bay), CA, suited for someone capable of handling concurrent responsibilities with precision and attentiveness. If you value transparent communication, dependable execution, and supporting families in making thoughtful decisions, this role provides meaningful autonomy and influence. What You Will Be Doing Replying to prospective family inquiries within 24 hours with professional, clear, and Alpha-consistent messagingOrganizing and running admissions events, campus tours, and shadow visits from planning through follow-up communicationsEnsuring applicant records remain complete and precise across CRM systems and admissions toolsConducting meetings with families to clarify Alpha's approach, respond to concerns, and document key informationWorking alongside campus and admissions team members to maintain a streamlined and effective admissions process What You Won’t Be Doing Rendering final admissions decisions or shaping enrollment policiesDelivering instruction or managing academic curriculumApplying aggressive sales methods or using standardized scriptsWorking in a loosely organized or slow-paced setting Admissions Coordinator Key Responsibilities Create a cohesive, high-conversion admissions journey that turns early curiosity 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-AdmissionsCoor.018