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

Santa Barbara families don't chase trends—they create them. Alpha is opening a campus in one of California's most discerning, network‑centric communities. This is not another private school competing on facilities. Students finish their core academics in two concentrated hours using AI‑driven learning platforms, then dedicate the remainder of the day to developing public speaking ability, critical reasoning, and hands‑on execution. Outcomes position students in the nation's top 1%. The model delivers. The challenge is whether it can establish credibility here.

From year zero through year one, this is a ground‑up enrollment leadership position. In Santa Barbara, that requires building trust within close‑knit social networks where reputation amplifies and errors endure. You will design intimate information sessions, conduct private campus visits, engage families in one‑on‑one discussions, and strategically assemble the founding cohort. After enrollment stabilizes and an admissions director is brought on, your focus shifts to serving as the campus's lead parent‑facing executive, maintaining alignment and converting satisfied families into active advocates within their circles.

What You Will Be Doing

• Direct the complete enrollment pipeline from initial inquiry through signed enrollment agreement until the 25‑student cohort is filled
• Design and facilitate curated information sessions and private campus tours that attract aligned families while filtering out unsuitable candidates
• Establish visibility and credibility through consistent face‑to‑face networking, private consultations, and strategic community alliances throughout Santa Barbara
• Act as the principal point of contact for prospective and enrolled families, providing concierge‑tier, personalized service
• Articulate and defend Alpha's AI‑enhanced educational approach to discerning, questioning parents with clarity and conviction

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Operating within a conventional 9–5 framework; early mornings, late afternoons, and selected evenings are part of the role
• Depending on an established admissions or marketing infrastructure to generate leads
• Enrolling every interested applicant to meet a quota; preserving cohort integrity outweighs raw numbers
• Remaining office‑bound; this position demands regular, visible presence throughout the community

Director Of Community Engagement Key Responsibilities

Recruit and enroll a founding cohort of 25 students in Santa Barbara, then nurture ongoing parent engagement and advocacy to fuel sustainable, referral‑driven expansion.

Basic Requirements

• Currently reside within commuting range of Santa Barbara or prepared to relocate within 60 days
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• 5+ years serving high‑net‑worth clientele in consultative sales or premium client experience settings (private school admissions, luxury services, hospitality, philanthropic advising, etc.)
• Proven track record managing a sales or enrollment pipeline with documented conversion performance
• Executive‑level presence and communication capability appropriate for affluent, highly educated family audiences
• Self‑directed entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable functioning autonomously in an early‑stage campus setting
• Strong belief in AI‑powered education and readiness to address concerns regarding screen time and unconventional pedagogical approaches
• Flexible availability for early morning hours (7–9am), late afternoon periods (2–4pm), evening programming (2–3 times monthly), and occasional weekend engagements

Nice‑to‑have Requirements

• Pre‑existing network connections within Santa Barbara or Montecito
• Leadership experience in private or independent school admissions
• Professional history in luxury real estate, development consulting, or major donor cultivation
• Prior involvement with startup or early‑stage ventures
• Track record planning high‑caliber events or building community partnerships

About Alpha

Want 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 us

This 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 for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5744-US-SantaBar-DirectorofComm.005

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