Director of Admissions, Alpha - $250,000/year USD

About the role

This role is designed to safeguard standards in one of the world's most ambitious educational models. The objective is mutual alignment, not maximum volume.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial inquiry to final onboarding.
• Facilitate needs-based consultations to evaluate compatibility before proposing solutions or outlining next steps.
• Track 20+ concurrent family relationships across varying stages of the enrollment cycle, with transparent status tracking and timely follow-up.
• Guide campus visits, student shadow days, and decision-making discussions that articulate outcomes, expectations, and the ideal candidate profile.
• Ensure CRM and student information system accuracy (HubSpot and SIS) to enable forecasting, prioritization, and consistent service delivery.

Requirements

• 3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, exclusive membership organizations, or independently operated services).
• Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment experience from initial engagement through onboarding.
• Experience managing 20+ concurrent client, guest, or family engagements at various stages, supported by an organized tracking and prioritization method.
• Capacity to share specific examples of advisory decision-making, including instances where you recommended against your offering when fit was poor.
• Professional-level written communication with senior executives, affluent clients, or discerning stakeholders.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of the following locations: San Rafael, CA; or Palo Alto, CA.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background in selective independent school admissions or competitive program recruitment.
• Experience in premium hospitality, VIP client services, or executive support functions.
• Track record of developing or improving enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols.
• Proficiency leveraging data and CRM tools to enhance conversion quality rather than simply accelerating speed.

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.

Director of Admissions Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a trust-based, selective enrollment process that secures the right families while upholding the integrity and effectiveness of the Alpha educational model.

Basic Requirements

• 3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, exclusive membership organizations, or independently operated services).
• Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment experience from initial engagement through onboarding.
• Experience managing 20+ concurrent client, guest, or family engagements at various stages, supported by an organized tracking and prioritization method.
• Capacity to share specific examples of advisory decision-making, including instances where you recommended against your offering when fit was poor.
• Professional-level written communication with senior executives, affluent clients, or discerning stakeholders.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of the following locations: San Rafael, CA; or Palo Alto, CA.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background in selective independent school admissions or competitive program recruitment.
• Experience in premium hospitality, VIP client services, or executive support functions.
• Track record of developing or improving enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols.
• Proficiency leveraging data and CRM tools to enhance conversion quality rather than simply accelerating speed.