Admissions Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Most admissions positions are designed to maximize volume. This position exists to safeguard quality.Alpha is constructing one of the most ambitious educational models globally. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enhanced instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty. Students routinely achieve learning gains that exceed national norms, supported by measurable evidence. Afternoons are structured for depth, autonomy, and practical skill development. The model is effective. But its 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 not a role that passes off ownership. You are accountable for the family's experience, their understanding of our educational approach, and ensuring that enrollment decisions are made with proper alignment. You will evaluate compatibility, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and advise against enrollment when appropriate. The objective is not volume maximization. The objective is cultural and academic fit.We welcome applicants from premium service backgrounds outside conventional education: independent schools, competitive programs, high-end hospitality, executive assistance, exclusive membership organizations, or entrepreneurs who have directly overseen high-stakes client experiences from start to finish. What counts is your capacity to execute a personalized, multi-phase process with sound judgment, transparency, and accountability.If your career has been defined by delivering exceptional service where trust, professionalism, and experiential quality represent the brand, this role will resonate—only here, it contributes to meaningful educational 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 DoingManaging the entire enrollment lifecycle for prospective families, from initial outreach through final onboarding.Facilitating discovery conversations to assess alignment before proposing solutions or advancing to subsequent stages.Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across various phases of the enrollment funnel, with precise tracking of progress and follow-up requirements.Delivering campus visits, student shadow days, and enrollment discussions that transparently convey outcomes, standards, and ideal candidate profiles.Ensuring data accuracy across CRM platforms and student information systems (HubSpot and SIS) to enable forecasting, strategic prioritization, and consistent service delivery.What You Won’t Be DoingApplying transactional or aggressive conversion strategies.Admitting families whose values or expectations are misaligned in order to meet enrollment targets.Overseeing a sizable team or working within bureaucratic approval hierarchies.Distributing responsibility for the family journey across multiple staff members.Operating remotely. This position is intentionally campus-based.Admissions Manager Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute a high-integrity, selective enrollment process that attracts and converts aligned families while preserving the operational and academic standards that define the Alpha model.Basic Requirements3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly influences brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive-level support, exclusive membership services, or owner-led client experiences).Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment cycle from initial contact through integration.Track record of concurrently managing 20+ client, guest, or family accounts at varying stages, supported by an effective tracking and prioritization methodology.Capacity to share specific instances of consultative judgment, including situations where you advised against proceeding when the offering was not the right match.Professional experience composing correspondence for senior leaders, high-net-worth clients, or discerning audiences.Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of these locations: 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 working in selective independent school admissions or competitive enrollment programs.Professional history in luxury hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level operational support.Experience designing or improving enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or client service frameworks.Proficiency leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance enrollment alignment and decision quality, not merely throughput.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-Washingt-AdmissionsMana1.028