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

About the Role

This role sits at the center of trust between Alpha and its families. You will become the person families rely on when something feels off, when they need perspective, or when they want to share something that matters—not because it's your job, but because you've earned it. Your presence will shape how they experience their child's education at one of two Bay Area campuses: San Rafael or downtown San Francisco.

What You Will Be Doing

• Own the full relationship with every family on campus, building trust that compounds over time
• Anticipate concerns early and resolve them with discretion, speed, and sound judgment
• Maintain high visibility during key moments: morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, and curated parent events
• Lead ongoing, informed conversations about Alpha's AI-driven model with highly analytical, tech-forward families
• Design and refine community experiences that create belonging, advocacy, and referral momentum

What You Won't Be Doing

• Managing admissions funnels or enrollment targets—your focus begins after families join
• Sitting behind a desk or operating through email alone—this is a high-presence role
• Following scripts or deflecting hard questions about AI or education
• Relying on rigid processes—you will build systems where they do not yet exist
• Treating families as accounts—this role rewards judgment, not task completion

Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain deep trust with ultra-high-net-worth families, ensuring long-term retention, advocacy, and confidence in Alpha's AI-powered education model

Requirements

• Based in or able to commute daily to San Rafael or San Francisco
• 5+ years working directly with UHNW individuals or families in private schools, private equity, family offices, or elite client service environments
• Proven ability to navigate complex, high-stakes relationships with discretion and sound judgment
• Active, daily user of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) with the ability to clearly explain AI capabilities, risks, and limitations
• Strong presence and communication style that earns credibility with highly educated, high-expectation families
• Familiarity with private or independent school ecosystems, either professionally or personally
• Availability for early mornings, late afternoons, and select evening or weekend events

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Existing relationships within Bay Area private school or UHNW communities
• Experience working with founders, investors, or tech executives
• Track record of building communities or experiences that drive organic referrals
• Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments where ambiguity is high
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, confident conversations

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school and 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.

Pay

$250,000 USD/year, paid weekly.