Parent Relations Director, Alpha - $200,000/year USD
Crossover · Santa Barbara, CA · 4 days ago
Business Development$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Parent Relations Director serves as the foundation of trust between ultra-high-net-worth families and Alpha, a new educational model powered by AI.
Responsibilities
- Own the complete relationship with every family on campus, cultivating trust that deepens over time
- Identify concerns before they escalate and address them with discretion, urgency, and sound judgment
- Be highly visible during critical touchpoints: morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, and carefully curated parent events
- Lead substantive, ongoing conversations about Alpha's AI-driven model with analytical, tech-savvy families
- Design and continuously improve community experiences that foster belonging, advocacy, and referral activity
Requirements
- Based in or able to commute daily to Palo Alto, Piedmont, San Francisco, La Jolla, or Los Angeles
- 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 local 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
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
Pay
$100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year.
Schedule
Full-time (40 hours per week)