Senior Director of Parent Experience, Alpha - $200,000/year USD
Crossover, Santa Barbara, CA, United States
What You Will Be Doing
Manage the complete enrollment process from initial inquiry through signed enrollment agreement until 25 students are confirmed
Design and facilitate curated information sessions and one-on-one tours that attract ideal families while filtering out misaligned candidates
Establish credibility and relationships through consistent in-person engagement, private consultations, and strategic community alliances throughout Santa Barbara
Act as the central point of contact for prospective and enrolled families, providing personalized, white‑glove service
Communicate and defend Alpha's AI-driven educational model to discerning, questioning parents with clarity and confidence
What You Won’t Be Doing
Adhering to a standard 9–5 routine; availability during mornings, afternoons, and select evenings is necessary
Depending on a full admissions or marketing department to generate leads for you
Enrolling every applicant simply to meet targets; maintaining cohort integrity is more important than enrollment volume
Operating primarily from an office; this position demands regular presence within the community
Senior Director Of Parent Experience Key Responsibilities Recruit and enroll a founding cohort of 25 students in Santa Barbara, then build enduring parent engagement and advocacy to support sustained, referral‑driven growth.
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 of professional experience serving high‑net‑worth clientele in consultative sales or premium client engagement roles (examples include private school admissions, luxury services, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
Proven track record managing sales or enrollment pipelines with measurable conversion outcomes
Executive-level presence and communication abilities appropriate for affluent, highly educated audiences
Self‑directed entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously in an early‑stage campus setting
Belief in AI‑powered education and readiness to address concerns about technology use and unconventional learning approaches
Flexibility for early morning hours (7–9 am), late afternoon appointments (2–4 pm), evening programming (2–3 × monthly), and occasional weekend engagements
Nice-to-have Requirements
Existing connections within the Santa Barbara or Montecito community
Leadership experience in private or independent school admissions
Professional background in luxury real estate, development work, or major donor fundraising
Startup or early‑stage venture experience
Experience organizing upscale events or developing community partnerships
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.
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Manage the complete enrollment process from initial inquiry through signed enrollment agreement until 25 students are confirmed
Design and facilitate curated information sessions and one-on-one tours that attract ideal families while filtering out misaligned candidates
Establish credibility and relationships through consistent in-person engagement, private consultations, and strategic community alliances throughout Santa Barbara
Act as the central point of contact for prospective and enrolled families, providing personalized, white‑glove service
Communicate and defend Alpha's AI-driven educational model to discerning, questioning parents with clarity and confidence
What You Won’t Be Doing
Adhering to a standard 9–5 routine; availability during mornings, afternoons, and select evenings is necessary
Depending on a full admissions or marketing department to generate leads for you
Enrolling every applicant simply to meet targets; maintaining cohort integrity is more important than enrollment volume
Operating primarily from an office; this position demands regular presence within the community
Senior Director Of Parent Experience Key Responsibilities Recruit and enroll a founding cohort of 25 students in Santa Barbara, then build enduring parent engagement and advocacy to support sustained, referral‑driven growth.
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 of professional experience serving high‑net‑worth clientele in consultative sales or premium client engagement roles (examples include private school admissions, luxury services, hospitality, philanthropy, etc.)
Proven track record managing sales or enrollment pipelines with measurable conversion outcomes
Executive-level presence and communication abilities appropriate for affluent, highly educated audiences
Self‑directed entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously in an early‑stage campus setting
Belief in AI‑powered education and readiness to address concerns about technology use and unconventional learning approaches
Flexibility for early morning hours (7–9 am), late afternoon appointments (2–4 pm), evening programming (2–3 × monthly), and occasional weekend engagements
Nice-to-have Requirements
Existing connections within the Santa Barbara or Montecito community
Leadership experience in private or independent school admissions
Professional background in luxury real estate, development work, or major donor fundraising
Startup or early‑stage venture experience
Experience organizing upscale events or developing community partnerships
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.
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