Head of Admissions, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Most admissions positions are designed to maximize volume. This position is designed to uphold standards.Alpha is constructing one of the most forward-thinking school frameworks in existence. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enabled instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty. Students routinely demonstrate learning velocity that exceeds national averages, supported by measurable outcomes. Afternoons are dedicated to depth, autonomy, and the development of practical competencies. The model is effective. Its effectiveness, however, depends entirely on selecting the right families.That's your mandate.You will lead the complete enrollment process for a campus, beginning with initial inquiry and concluding with onboarding. This is not a relay role. You bear accountability for how families perceive us, how thoroughly they comprehend the model, and whether enrollment decisions reflect genuine alignment. You will evaluate compatibility, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and advise against enrollment when circumstances warrant it. The objective is not to maximize headcount. The objective is to ensure mutual fit.We welcome applicants from high-caliber service sectors outside conventional education: independent schools, competitive admissions programs, luxury service industries, executive operations, high-end membership communities, or entrepreneurial operators who have directly stewarded complex, high-value client experiences from inception to completion. What counts is your capacity to execute a nuanced, multi-phase engagement with discernment, precision, and consistency.If your professional background centers on delivering exceptional, trust-based service where reputation hinges on discretion, expertise, and experience quality, this role will be recognizable—simply directed toward work that demonstrably improves lives.This is a salaried, full-time, on-site position. We are currently hiring in La Jolla, Los Angeles, Marin County, Palo Alto, Piedmont, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, South Bay. Relocation assistance is provided.What You Will Be DoingLeading the entire enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial contact through final onboarding.Facilitating consultative conversations to evaluate alignment before offering solutions or advancing next steps.Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across varying enrollment phases, maintaining complete transparency on progress and follow-up actions.Guiding campus visits, student shadow days, and enrollment discussions that articulate outcomes, expectations, and the families best suited to the model.Sustaining precise CRM and enrollment documentation (HubSpot and SIS) to enable forecasting, task prioritization, and consistent service delivery.What You Won’t Be DoingApplying transactional or coercive enrollment strategies.Admitting families who lack alignment in order to satisfy enrollment targets.Overseeing a sizable team or navigating multi-tiered organizational approvals.Distributing responsibility for the family relationship across multiple roles.Operating remotely. This role requires campus presence by intention.Head Of Admissions Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and deliver a high-integrity, high-selectivity enrollment process that attracts and converts well-matched families while safeguarding the quality and effectiveness of the Alpha educational model.Basic Requirements3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, premium membership, or owner-operated services).Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment lifecycle from initial inquiry through onboarding.Experience managing 20+ concurrent client, guest, or family relationships across multiple stages, supported by an organized tracking and prioritization framework.Ability to share specific instances of consultative guidance, including situations where you recommended against your product or service due to poor fit.Professional written correspondence experience with senior leaders, high-net-worth individuals, or discerning clients.Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of the following locations: La Jolla, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Marin County, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; or South Bay, CA. Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Nice-to-have RequirementsExperience with selective independent school admissions or competitive program enrollment processes.Professional history in luxury hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level operational support.Experience designing or refining enrollment workflows, operational procedures, or service delivery standards.Proficiency leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance conversion quality, not merely conversion speed.About AlphaWant 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 usThis 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-5531-US-RoundRoc-HeadofAdmissio.001