Director of Community Engagement, Alpha

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This position requires on-site presence in one of the cities listed below, including local travel as necessary. Relocation support is provided for candidates who have confirmed relocation plans and a clear timeline.

You excel in fast-moving startup environments. You have a track record of serving high-net-worth clients who demand exceptional service standards. You are convinced that AI can transform education and welcome the opportunity to advocate for that vision against doubters. If these conditions feel challenging, this position is not a fit. Alpha operates outside the traditional school model. We are a technology-driven startup demonstrating that every child possesses exceptional potential.

Our students complete their core academic work in only two hours daily through AI-enabled applications, dedicating the remainder of their day to practical competencies: presentation skills, analytical reasoning, collaborative challenges, and meaningful projects. No conventional lectures. No filler assignments. Only accelerated progress and performance in the top 1% nationally. Families anticipate concierge-quality service. You will regularly defend this approach against concerns about screen exposure, skepticism toward non-traditional education, and "this seems too good to be real" objections.

During the initial startup phase (year zero through year one), this role functions as enrollment sales. You control the entire pipeline from initial inquiry through executed enrollment contract, including conversion goals and CRM oversight. Campus launch requires a minimum of 25 enrolled students. Achieving that threshold is your responsibility. You will deliver compelling information sessions, facilitate individual campus visits, pursue follow-up aggressively, and finalize agreements.

After securing 25 students and onboarding an admissions director, your role evolves into the campus's lead parent-facing executive. You will cultivate loyalty, address concerns with premium service standards, and convert satisfied families into vocal advocates who drive referrals.

• CA:
  Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, & Piedmont (East Bay)
• GA:
  Roswell (Atlanta)
• IL:
  Chicago
• MD:
  Bethesda
• TX:
  Austin & Brownsville
• VA:
  Chantilly
• WA:
  Kirkland (Seattle)

• Control the complete enrollment sales process during the startup phase (year 0-1), managing from inquiry through signed contract, meeting conversion objectives and maintaining CRM systems until the 25-student threshold is reached
• Deliver information sessions and conduct campus visits that convert interested families while strategically declining misaligned applicants (selective rejection is as critical as acceptance)
• Function as the principal point of contact for affluent families investing $40K+ annually, delivering premium service that transforms parents into vocal advocates
• Establish community presence through consistent on-site availability during morning arrival (7-9am) and afternoon dismissal (2-4pm), while dedicating the majority of workdays to external activities including coffee meetings, networking engagements, and community partnerships
• Advocate for Alpha's AI-driven educational model when addressing parents concerned about screen exposure and unconventional learning approaches
• Cultivate parent champions by creating exceptional experiences that motivate families to refer their social networks

• Maintaining standard 9-5 business hours (early morning availability, late afternoon presence, and evening programming are mandatory)
• Executing according to established procedures and documented systems (you will design processes within a startup context)
• Depending on administrative personnel, marketing departments, or enrollment coordinators (you operate independently)
• Enrolling every applicant (selectivity is a fundamental requirement)
• Working primarily from an office (this role demands daily community engagement and relationship development)

Control enrollment sales during the startup phase (year 0-1), then transition to cultivating parent relationships that generate advocates and…