Director of Parent Advocacy, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Families who select Alpha rely on trusted advisors across every dimension of their lives. This role fills the one gap they haven't yet closed.You will be the person they reach out to when uncertainty arises, when instinct signals something needs attention, or when they want to share a milestone they know you'll appreciate. You'll develop a depth of understanding with each family that allows you to sense what they need before they articulate it—and you'll possess the judgment and composure to respond to whatever they bring with tact, genuine warmth, and seamless execution. Over time, you won't simply be affiliated with their child's education. You'll become woven into the way they navigate this formative period of family life.That caliber of trust isn't built through systems. It emerges from presence—consistent, unhurried, and sustained. You'll be a familiar face during morning arrival and afternoon departure, at evening gatherings that carry weight, and in unscheduled one-on-one exchanges that never appear on anyone's agenda. You'll cultivate a community that families instinctively protect, where inclusion feels natural and referrals occur because the quality of the experience earns them.Alpha operates outside traditional school conventions. Students complete core academics in two hours daily via AI-powered applications, then dedicate remaining time to public speaking, critical thinking, and real-world projects. No lectures. No busywork. Top 1% performance nationwide. The families who enroll are investing in something they value deeply—but conviction requires ongoing care.You'll sustain that dialogue with every family, through every moment of uncertainty, for the duration of their child's enrollment. If advocating for an unconventional model to discerning skeptics feels like a liability, this position won't suit you. If it feels like the most compelling work you could undertake, continue reading.What You Will Be DoingOwn the evolving relationship with every family on campus—the continuous, deepening connection that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely attended toIdentify and address concerns before they escalate, resolving them with the discretion and interpersonal fluency that preserves confidenceMaintain visible presence in key family moments: morning arrival (7–9am), afternoon departure (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and occasional weekend programmingDevelop a campus community with authentic depth—events, rituals, and engagement points that foster a sense of belonging to something families value protectingNurture parent advocates through sustained excellence, creating conditions where referrals emerge naturally as the result of consistently strong experiencesSustain the conversation around Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and periodic doubt—not only at enrollment but throughout their campus tenureRecognize when a family's alignment isn't sustainable and manage that transition with the same care you apply to everything else—safeguarding the community is integral to serving itEstablish the systems and cadences this role demands in a setting where the operational blueprint is still under developmentWhat You Won’t Be DoingManaging enrollment—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your mandate begins once families join and strengthens thereafterOperating from behind a desk—your community presence defines the roleMaintaining conventional 9–5 hours—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening programming are embedded in the work, not occasional deviationsRelying on administrative infrastructure, established protocols, or a complete team—you function with substantial autonomy and construct what's necessaryApproaching family relationships as transactional accounts—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherenceDirector Of Parent Advocacy Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the central trusted relationship in every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence during challenging periods, cultivate a community where belonging feels substantive, and establish the conditions under which satisfied families become active advocates.Basic RequirementsCurrently reside within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference for candidates with existing community roots): Scottsdale, AZ; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Lake Forest, CA; San Francisco, CA; Greenwich, CT; Bethesda, MD; New York City, NY; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; or Kirkland, WALegally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship5+ years in a relationship-focused role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any setting where discretion, warmth, and social fluency were as critical as technical competenceProven capacity to maintain relationships through difficult conversations with sophisticated families and emerge with trust strengthenedAuthentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence efficiently with affluent, high-expectation families—genuine rather than performativeDirect familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—through professional experience or as a parent—that provides credible standing when families challenge the modelSincere conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to carry that belief authentically across years of parent relationships, not solely during the enrollment phaseAvailability for flexible hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend activitiesNice-to-have RequirementsExceptional candidates will have at least one of the following:Established relationships within the local affluent community that would provide immediate, organic credibility on campusPrivate school or independent school background with a demonstrated record of family retention and community strength—beyond enrollment metrics aloneExperience managing high-stakes family dynamics where your judgment and discretion were the foundation of sustained trustA natural talent for designing experiences—events, moments, environments—that cultivate a sense of belonging to something families protectPrior startup or early-stage experience where you built infrastructure from the ground up and maintained composure amid rapid changeAbout 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-5598-US-Washingt-DirectorofPare1.019