Director of Strategic Parent Engagement, Alpha

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

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This is an on‑site position based in the cities listed below. Local travel will be required. Relocation support is provided.

If leading families toward a fundamentally new approach to education resonates with you, this position places you at the forefront of that shift. Alpha operates differently from conventional schools. Students complete core academic work in two hours daily through AI‑driven applications. The remainder of their day is dedicated to real‑world competencies—public speaking, critical reasoning, collaborative challenges, and meaningful project work. There are no lectures, no busywork.

The focus is on accelerated mastery and results in the top 1% nationally.

• San Francisco, CA;
  Santa Barbara, CA;
  Palo Alto, CA;
  Piedmont, CA (East Bay)
• Roswell, GA (Atlanta area)
• Bethesda, MD
• Charlotte, NC
• Austin, TX;
  Brownsville, TX;
  Fort Worth, TX
• Kirkland, WA (Seattle)

• Taking full ownership of parent relationships—from initial contact through sustained engagement—at a single campus.
• Leading persuasive information sessions and individual conversations that turn curious families into committed supporters.
• Acting as the main parent liaison—addressing concerns, strengthening trust, and ensuring every family feels supported and valued after enrollment.
• Establishing credibility and presence through consistent on‑site engagement, local partnerships, and intentional outreach efforts.
• Mobilizing parent advocates to drive referrals and broaden community influence.

• Depending on scripted sales approaches or transactional communication.
• Handing off relationship‑building responsibilities to campus staff or operating from the sidelines.
• Allowing organized parent committees to override or weaken Alpha’s educational philosophy.
• Working remotely or from behind a desk—this role requires deep involvement in the parent and community experience.

Lead enrollment growth and retention at your assigned campus by managing high‑trust parent relationships from initial inquiry through ongoing satisfaction and advocacy.

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of the campus locations, or are willing to relocate.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 5+ years of experience working with families in educational outreach or enrollment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to earn trust and guide sophisticated decision‑making.
• Deep belief in Alpha’s accelerated, high‑expectation learning model.

Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. 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.

This is a full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. 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 position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record.