Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Learning

Most admissions positions focus on driving numbers. This one is designed to uphold rigor.

Alpha is developing one of the world’s most forward-thinking school models. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enhanced instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and educators. Students routinely advance at rates exceeding national standards, supported by measurable evidence. Afternoon hours are dedicated to deeper exploration, independent work, and applied skill development. The model delivers results. But its success depends entirely on the right family partnerships.

This is your area of responsibility.

You will direct the admissions experience for a campus, managing every step from application submission to final enrollment. This is not a transitional position. You are accountable for the family’s perception of our organization, the clarity with which they grasp the model, and whether their enrollment decision is grounded in appropriate expectations. You will evaluate compatibility, facilitate informed discussions, and advise against enrollment when warranted.

The objective is not volume maximization. The objective is mutual alignment.

We welcome applicants from elevated service sectors outside conventional education: independent schools, competitive programs, high-end hospitality, executive assistance, exclusive membership communities, or entrepreneurs who have directly managed sophisticated client relationships from start to finish. What counts is your capability to execute a personalized, multi-phase process with discernment, precision, and accountability.

If your professional background centers on delivering exceptional service where credibility, confidentiality, and experience quality represent the brand, this position will resonate—applied now to work that genuinely drives measurable outcomes.

This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position. We are recruiting in Chicago, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Southlake, and Houston. Relocation assistance is provided.

• Leading the complete enrollment process for prospective families, beginning with initial outreach through final onboarding.
• Facilitating diagnostic conversations to assess alignment prior to offering recommendations or outlining subsequent actions.
• Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across varying phases of the admissions cycle, maintaining full transparency on status and next steps.
• Guiding campus visits, student shadow days, and enrollment discussions that articulate results, requirements, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Ensuring precise CRM and enrollment documentation (Hub Spot and SIS) to enable forecasting, task prioritization, and service excellence.

• Applying transactional or aggressive enrollment methods.
• Accepting families who are not aligned in order to satisfy a quota.
• Overseeing a sizable team or working through complex hierarchical structures.
• Distributing responsibility for the family journey across multiple personnel.
• Operating remotely. This position is campus-centered by intention.

Direct and implement a high-integrity, selective enrollment process that secures the appropriate families while safeguarding the credibility and effectiveness of the Alpha model.

• 3+ years providing elevated, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, premium membership, or independently operated services).
• Proven ownership of a full-cycle client, admissions, or enrollment process from initial engagement through final onboarding.
• Experience concurrently managing 20+ client, guest, or family engagements across different phases, supported by a structured tracking and prioritization approach.
• Capacity to offer specific examples of advisory decision-making, including instances where you recommended against your product or service due to misalignment.
• Professional written correspondence experience with senior executives, high-net-worth individuals, or discerning clients.
• Willingness to live in or relocate within 60 days to one of the following markets:
  Chicago, IL;
  Nashville, TN;
  Oklahoma City, OK;
  Tulsa, OK;
  Southlake, TX; or Houston, TX.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Experience in competitive independent school admissions or selective program enrollment.
• Background in premium hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level administrative roles.
• Experience designing or optimizing enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols.
• Proficiency leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance enrollment alignment, not merely transaction velocity.