Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

About the role

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment at Alpha is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with high-net-worth families. This role requires a deep understanding of the Alpha educational model and the ability to engage with families in a manner that fosters trust and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Own the relationship with each enrolled family, ensuring their needs are met and their confidence is maintained.
• Identify potential concerns before they escalate and address them discreetly and empathetically.
• Maintain visible presence in family-facing moments, including morning arrivals, afternoon departures, evening parent gatherings, and select weekend programming.
• Develop a campus culture that fosters a sense of belonging and authenticity.
• Generate parent champions through consistently high-quality experiences that encourage word-of-mouth referrals.
• Sustain the conversation about Alpha's AI-driven approach with families managing screen time concerns, skeptical relatives, and periodic doubts.
• Recognize when a family fit isn't optimal and manage that determination with the same care as universal community protection.
• Create the structures and routines necessary within an environment where standard operating procedures are still developing.

Requirements

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of the listed campuses or willing to relocate within 60 days.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 5+ years in a relationship-centered role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families.
• Proven capacity to sustain relationships through challenging moments with sophisticated families while preserving trust.
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence swiftly with affluent, high-expectation families.
• Direct familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education.
• Exceptional candidates may have established relationships within the local affluent community, private school or independent school background, or prior startup experience.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with AI-powered education and its benefits.

Skills

• Relationship-building and trust development.
• Discretion and empathy in addressing family concerns.
• Effective communication and presence in various settings.
• Ability to sustain relationships through challenging times.
• Experience with non-traditional education models.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.

Schedule

Variable hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend activities.