Director of Partnerships and Community Outreach, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

On-site (multi-city) W2 $200K/yrThe families who select Alpha rely on trusted advisors in every area of their lives. This is the one relationship they've been lacking.You'll become the person they reach out to when uncertainty arises, when something doesn't feel right, or when they want to share a moment they trust you'll appreciate. You'll understand each family deeply enough to foresee their needs before they articulate them—and you'll possess the judgment and demeanor to address what they bring you with confidentiality, care, and seamless ease. Over time, you won't simply be affiliated with their child's school. You'll become woven into the texture of how they navigate this phase of their family's journey.This level of trust isn't generated through a system. It emerges from presence—daily, steady, and unhurried. You'll be visible during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up, at the evening gatherings that count, and in the unscheduled one-on-one exchanges that never appear on a calendar. You'll cultivate a community that families feel invested in protecting, where connection feels natural and referrals flow because the experience warrants them.Alpha operates outside traditional school conventions. Students complete core academics in two hours daily 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% performance nationwide. The families who choose it are investing in something they value—but conviction requires nurturing.You'll sustain that dialogue with every family, through every uncertainty, for the duration of their child's enrollment. If advocating for an unconventional model to discerning skeptics feels like an obstacle, this position isn't suitable. If it feels like the most compelling conversation you could engage in, continue reading.What You Will Be DoingOwn the relationship with every enrolled family—the sustained, evolving relationship that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely attended toIdentify concerns before they surface as conversations, and address them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trustMaintain visible presence where families gather: morning drop-off (7–9am), afternoon pick-up (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and occasional weekend programmingCreate a campus community with authentic depth—events, traditions, and moments that help families feel they're part of something worth safeguardingDevelop parent advocates naturally, designing experiences so reliably excellent that referrals emerge as the organic resultSustain the ongoing dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time concerns, questioning extended family members, and moments of uncertainty—not only at enrollment, but throughout their entire campus experienceRecognize when a family isn't aligned and manage that reality with the same care you apply to every interaction—preserving the community is integral to serving itEstablish the systems and cadences this role demands in a setting where the framework is still evolvingWhat You Won’t Be DoingOverseeing enrollment—that falls under the Admissions Director's purview; your work commences when families enroll and intensifies from thereOperating from behind a desk—your presence within the community defines the roleMaintaining standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening programming are core to the position, not occasional requirementsRelying on administrative infrastructure, established protocols, or a complete team—you function with significant autonomy and construct what you requireApproaching family relationships as accounts requiring management—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherenceDirector Of Partnerships And Community Outreach Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the trusted relationship at the core of every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence during challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels substantive, and establish the conditions through which satisfied families become enthusiastic 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; Denver, CO; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Park City, UT; Chantilly, VA; 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 interpersonal fluency were equally critical as competenceProven capacity to sustain relationships through challenging moments with sophisticated families and maintain trust throughoutAuthentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence rapidly with affluent, high-expectation families—not refined in a manner that appears rehearsedDirect familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—through professional experience or as a parent—that provides you credible standing when families challenge the modelSincere confidence in AI-powered education and the capacity to sustain that conviction 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 you an immediate, organic presence on campusPrivate school or independent school background with a demonstrated record of family retention and community engagement—not merely enrollment metricsExperience managing high-stakes family relationships where your judgment and confidentiality were the foundation of sustained trustA natural ability to design experiences—events, moments, environments—where people feel they're participating in something worth protectingPrior startup or early-stage experience where you created from the ground up and remained composed when conditions shifted rapidlyAbout 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-Austin-DirectorofPart.001