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

While most enrollment positions prioritize volume, this role is designed to uphold standards.Alpha is developing one of the world's most ambitious educational models. Our campuses integrate rigorous academics, technology-enhanced learning, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty. Students routinely exceed national learning benchmarks, supported by measurable data. Afternoons are dedicated to depth, autonomy, and practical skill development. The model delivers results. But success depends entirely on enrolling the right families.This is your responsibility.You will manage the complete enrollment process for a campus, beginning with initial inquiry and concluding with onboarding. This is an end-to-end accountability role. You determine how families perceive us, how well they grasp the model, and whether enrollment choices are made with full understanding. You will evaluate fit, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and advise against enrollment when appropriate. Maximum enrollment is not the objective. Alignment is.We welcome candidates from premium service backgrounds outside conventional education: selective private schools, competitive programs, luxury hospitality, executive assistance, exclusive membership organizations, or entrepreneurial operators who have directly overseen high-value client experiences from start to finish. What counts is your capacity to execute a high-touch, multi-phase process with discernment, precision, and accountability.If your career has been defined by delivering exceptional service where trust, discretion, and quality shape the brand, this role will be a natural extension—applied to work that meaningfully impacts outcomes.This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position. We are currently hiring in Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Piedmont, Palm Beach, Charlotte, and Raleigh. Relocation assistance is provided.What You Will Be DoingTaking full ownership of the enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial contact through final onboarding.Facilitating needs-based conversations to assess alignment before introducing solutions or advising on next steps.Overseeing 20+ concurrent family relationships across various enrollment stages, with transparent tracking and timely follow-up.Delivering campus tours, student shadow visits, and decision-stage discussions that articulate outcomes, expectations, and the ideal candidate profile.Keeping CRM and enrollment systems (HubSpot and SIS) current and accurate to enable forecasting, prioritization, and consistent service delivery.What You Won’t Be DoingEmploying transactional or aggressive sales techniques.Accepting families who are not a good fit merely to reach enrollment targets.Overseeing a large team or working through complex approval hierarchies.Handing off responsibility for the family experience to other roles.Operating remotely. This position is intentionally campus-based.Head Of Admissions Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver a high-trust, selective enrollment process that successfully converts well-aligned families while safeguarding the integrity and academic performance of the Alpha model.Basic Requirements3+ years providing premium, tailored service in settings where service quality directly influences brand reputation (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, premium membership, or owner-operated services).Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment process from initial engagement through onboarding.Experience concurrently managing 20+ client, guest, or family relationships across different phases, supported by a structured tracking and prioritization approach.Ability to share specific examples of consultative decision-making, including instances where you advised against your product or service due to poor fit.Professional written communication experience with senior executives, high-net-worth individuals, or discerning clients.Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of these markets: Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; San Francisco, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; Palm Beach, FL; Charlotte, NC; or Raleigh, NC.Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Nice-to-have RequirementsExperience in selective private school admissions or enrollment for competitive programs.Background in luxury hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level support.Experience developing or refining enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols.Comfort leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance conversion quality, not merely velocity.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-Tyler-HeadofAdmissio.005