Director of Admissions and Enrollment

• On-site (multiple locations—details in Requirements)
• W2 Employee
• $200K/yr

The families who select Alpha rely on trusted advisors across every facet of their lives. This is the relationship they haven't yet found.

You will be the person they reach out to when uncertainty arises, when something doesn't quite sit right, or when they want to share a milestone they know you'll appreciate. You'll understand each family deeply enough to sense what they need before they articulate it—and you'll possess the judgment and composure to address whatever they bring you with discretion, warmth, and effortless grace. Over time, you won't simply be affiliated with their child's education. You'll become woven into the way they navigate this formative chapter of family life.

That level of trust isn't built through procedure. It's cultivated through presence—daily, steady, unhurried. You'll be a visible fixture at morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, at the evening gatherings that carry weight, and in the one-on-one exchanges that never appear on any schedule. You'll foster a community that families feel invested in protecting, where a sense of belonging feels natural and referrals emerge because the experience justifies them.

Alpha is not a conventional school. Students complete their core academics in two hours per day using AI-powered applications, then dedicate the remainder of their time to public speaking, critical thinking, and real-world projects. No lectures. No busywork. Top 1% outcomes nationwide. The families who opt in are investing in something they value—but conviction requires ongoing support.

You'll sustain that dialogue with every family, through every moment of doubt, for the duration of their child's enrollment. If articulating an unconventional model to discerning skeptics feels like an obligation, this position isn't suited to you. If it feels like the most compelling conversation you could be engaged in, continue reading.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take ownership of the relationship with every family on campus—the continuous, evolving relationship that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely accommodated
• Identify concerns before they escalate into formal conversations, and address them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning drop-off (7–9am), afternoon pick-up (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend activities
• Develop a campus community with authentic depth—rituals, events, and touchpoints that foster a sense of belonging to something families want to safeguard
• Cultivate parent advocates naturally, designing experiences so reliably excellent that referrals emerge as a logical result
• Sustain the ongoing dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time concerns, skeptical relatives, and periodic uncertainty—not only at enrollment, but continuously throughout their campus experience
• Recognize when a family is not a suitable match and manage that situation with the same professionalism you apply to all interactions—protecting the community is integral to serving it
• Establish the systems and routines this role demands in an environment where the blueprint is still under development

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Overseeing enrollment—that's the responsibility of the Admissions Director; your work begins once families commit and evolves from that point
• Operating from behind a desk—your community presence defines the role
• Adhering to standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening commitments are inherent to the position, not occasional
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, established protocols, or a complete team—you function with significant autonomy and create what's necessary
• Approaching family relationships as accounts to manage—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherence

Director Of Admissions And Enrollment Key Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted relationship anchoring every family's experience at Alpha. Maintain their confidence through challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels meaningful, and establish the conditions under which satisfied families become active advocates.

Basic Requirements

• Currently residing within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR prepared to relocate within 60 days (preference given to candidates with established community ties): Denver, CO; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Las Vegas, NV; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Park City, UT; Burlington, VT; Kirkland, WA; or Jackson Hole, WY
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5+ years in a relationship-oriented role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any setting where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal sophistication were as critical as competence
• Proven capacity to maintain relationships through challenging situations with sophisticated families and emerge with trust strengthened
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—polished but not performative
• Personal experience with independent, private, or non-traditional education—either professionally or as a parent—that provides genuine credibility when families question the approach
• Sincere conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to sustain that belief authentically across years of parent relationships, not solely during the enrollment phase
• Availability for flexible scheduling: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening gatherings 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend activities

Nice-to-have Requirements

Exceptional candidates will possess at least one of the following:

• Established connections within the local affluent community that would provide an immediate, organic foothold on campus
• Private school or independent school background with a demonstrated history of family retention and community engagement—beyond enrollment metrics
• Experience managing high-stakes family relationships where your discretion and judgment were the foundation of sustained trust
• A talent for designing experiences—events, moments, environments—that make people feel part of something worth protecting
• Prior startup or early-stage experience where you built from the ground up and remained composed through rapid change

About Alpha

Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom?

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential.

They don’t play by the old rules.

Alpha is creating a new paradigm where students master core academics in just two hours a day, freeing up time for hands-on, passion-driven learning that truly prepares them for the real world.

Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education.

Sounds too good to be true? It’s not.

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 $100 USD/hour, which equates to $200,000 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-5598-US-Carrollt-DirectorofAdmi