Admissions Relationship Manager, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Most admissions professionals focus on maximizing enrollment. This role exists to safeguard standards.
Alpha is constructing one of the world's most ambitious educational models. Our schools integrate demanding academics, technology-driven instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty. Students routinely progress faster than national averages, and the evidence confirms it. Afternoons are dedicated to mastery, autonomy, and practical competency development. This approach is effective. But it depends entirely on enrolling the right families. That's your responsibility.
You will manage the complete admissions process for a campus, beginning with application and concluding with enrollment. This is not a role where you hand off responsibility. You own how families perceive us, how thoroughly they grasp the model, and whether enrollment decisions stem from the right motivations. You will evaluate alignment, facilitate substantive discussions, and advise "no" when circumstances warrant it. Maximum enrollment is not the objective. The objective is fit.
We welcome applicants from premium service backgrounds outside conventional education: independent schools, competitive programs, high-end hospitality, executive assistance, exclusive membership institutions, or entrepreneurs who have directly managed sophisticated client relationships from start to finish. What counts is your capacity to execute a personalized, multi-phase process with discernment, precision, and accountability. If your career has centered on delivering exceptional service where credibility, confidentiality, and experience define brand value, this position will resonate. Apply now to bring that caliber to meaningful work.
What You Will Be Doing

Managing the complete enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial inquiry through final onboarding.
Facilitating assessment dialogues to evaluate compatibility before offering recommendations or outlining subsequent actions.
Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across various enrollment phases, with transparent tracking of progress and outreach.
Orchestrating campus visits, observation sessions, and commitment discussions that articulate results, standards, and ideal candidate profiles.
Ensuring precise CRM and enrollment documentation (HubSpot and SIS) to enable forecasting, triage, and service excellence.
What You Won’t Be Doing

Employing transactional or aggressive sales methods.
Accepting families who lack alignment merely to satisfy quotas.
Overseeing large teams or navigating complex hierarchical structures.
Distributing responsibility for the family experience across multiple functions.
Operating remotely. This position requires on-campus presence.
Admissions Relationship Manager Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver a high-confidence, high-selectivity enrollment process that successfully enrolls aligned families while preserving the rigor and effectiveness of the Alpha educational model.
Basic Requirements

3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, high-end hospitality, executive services, exclusive memberships, or independently operated client services).
Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment lifecycle from initial touchpoint through integration.
Track record managing 20+ concurrent client, guest, or family engagements across multiple stages, supported by a structured approach to monitoring and prioritization.
Capacity to share specific instances of advisory decision-making, including occasions when you recommended against your offering due to poor fit.
Professional correspondence experience with C-suite executives, affluent individuals, or discerning clientele.
Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of these locations: La Jolla, CA; Malibu, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; or Santa Monica, CA.
Work authorization in the United States without requirement for visa sponsorship.
Nice-to-have Requirements

Background in competitive private school admissions or selective program recruitment.
Experience in premium hospitality, VIP client relations, or executive-level administrative roles.
History developing or optimizing enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service benchmarks.
Proficiency leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance conversion alignment, not merely velocity.
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 www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic.
Crossover Job Code: LJ-5531-US-LaJolla-AdmissionsRela.002

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