Director of Strategic Parent Engagement, Alpha

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

The Director of Strategic Parent Engagement at Alpha will spearhead parent collaboration across a single campus, driving enrollment growth, retention, and advocacy.

This is an on‑site position in the following campuses:
San Francisco, CA;
Santa Barbara, CA;
Palo Alto, CA;
Piedmont, CA;
Roswell, GA;
Bethesda, MD;
Charlotte, NC;
New York City, NY;
Austin, TX;
Brownsville, TX;
Houston, TX;
Kirkland, WA. Relocation support is provided.

Alpha School offers a new educational paradigm, allowing students to master core academics in two hours per day while engaging in real‑world competencies.

• Manage the complete parent relationship lifecycle for a single campus, from initial outreach through sustained engagement.
• Deliver persuasive information sessions and individualized discussions to convert interested families into dedicated advocates.
• Act as the primary contact for parents, addressing concerns, increasing satisfaction, and ensuring every family receives attentive support after enrollment.
• Establish visibility and credibility through consistent on‑site engagement, local alliances, and intentional community outreach.
• Mobilize parent advocates to drive referrals and expand community influence.

• Use formulaic sales scripts or impersonal communication methods.
• Hand off relationship development to campus personnel or adopt a passive stance.
• Allow formalized parent groups to compromise or weaken Alpha’s educational approach.
• Operate remotely or administratively; this role is immersed in the parent and community experience.

Lead enrollment growth and retention by cultivating high‑trust parent relationships from initial inquiry through sustained satisfaction and advocacy.

• Reside within commuting distance of one of the campuses or be willing to relocate to one of the listed cities.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 5+ years of experience 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.

Full‑time (40 hours per week), long‑term position. Compensation: $100 USD/hour ($200,000 USD per year). Requires independent contractor agreement with Crossover as Contractor of Record.