Director of Partnerships and Community Outreach, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

• On-site (multi-city)
• W2
• $200K/yr
  
  

Families who select Alpha rely on trusted advisors across every dimension of their lives. This is the one relationship they haven't yet had.

You will be the person they reach out to when uncertainty arises, when instinct signals something requires attention, or when they wish to share a milestone they know you will appreciate. You will understand each family deeply enough to recognize their needs ahead of time—and you will bring the judgment and composure necessary to address what they bring with discretion, warmth, and seamless execution. Over time, you will not simply be affiliated with their child's education. You will become woven into how they navigate this formative period of their family's journey.

Trust of this nature is not procedural. It is the product of presence—sustained, reliable, and unhurried. You will be visible during morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals, at evening gatherings that hold meaning, and in the private conversations that remain unscheduled. You will cultivate a community families feel compelled to protect, where belonging emerges naturally and referrals occur because the experience justifies them.

Alpha does not resemble a conventional school. Students complete core academic work in two hours daily using AI-powered applications, then dedicate remaining time to public speaking, critical thinking, and project-based learning. No traditional lectures. No unnecessary assignments. Top 1% outcomes nationally. The families who enroll are investing in something they value—but confidence requires ongoing reinforcement.

You will sustain that dialogue with every family, through every moment of uncertainty, for the duration of their enrollment. If advocating for an unconventional approach to discerning skeptics feels burdensome, this position will not suit you. If it represents the most compelling conversation you could engage in, continue reading.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take ownership of the relationship with each family on campus—the sustained, evolving relationship that ensures parents feel recognized, not merely accommodated
• Identify concerns before they surface as formal discussions, and address them with the discretion and interpersonal skill that preserves trust
• Maintain visible presence where families gather: morning arrival (7–9am), afternoon dismissal (2–4pm), evening parent gatherings, and select weekend programming
• Develop a campus community with authentic depth—events, rituals, and engagement points that give families a sense of belonging to something they will safeguard
• Nurture parent advocates through organic means, delivering experiences of such consistent quality that referrals emerge as a natural byproduct
• Sustain the ongoing dialogue about Alpha's AI-powered approach with families managing screen time questions, skeptical relatives, and periods of doubt—not only at enrollment, but across their entire campus tenure
• Recognize when a family is not aligned with the community and manage that realization with the same tact you apply elsewhere—protecting the community is an extension of serving it
• Establish the systems and routines this role demands in a setting where the operational framework is still emerging
  
  

What You Won’t Be Doing

• Overseeing enrollment processes—that responsibility belongs to the Admissions Director; your work commences once families commit and intensifies thereafter
• Operating from behind a desk—your physical presence within the community defines the role
• Adhering to standard 9–5 schedules—early mornings, late afternoons, and evening programming are integral to the position, not occasional exceptions
• Relying on administrative infrastructure, established workflows, or a complete team—you will function with significant autonomy and create what is necessary
• Approaching family relationships as transactional accounts—this role rewards authentic connection, not procedural adherence
  
  

Director Of Partnerships And Community Outreach Key Responsibilities

Serve as the central trusted relationship within every family's Alpha experience. Maintain their confidence during challenging moments, cultivate a community where belonging feels substantive, and establish the conditions under which satisfied families become active advocates.

Basic Requirements

• Currently reside within commuting distance of one of these campuses OR willing to relocate within 60 days (preference for candidates with existing community roots): Scottsdale, AZ; Denver, CO; Greenwich, CT; Boca Raton, FL; Boston, MA; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Nashville, TN; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Park City, UT; Chantilly, VA; or Kirkland, WA
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 5 years in a relationship-oriented role serving high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families—private school admissions, luxury hospitality, philanthropy, or any context where discretion, warmth, and interpersonal sophistication were as critical as technical competence
• Proven capacity to sustain relationships through challenging moments with sophisticated families and maintain trust throughout
• Authentic presence and communication approach that builds confidence quickly with affluent, high-expectation families—not polished in a manner that appears rehearsed
• Direct familiarity with independent, private, or non-traditional education—either professionally or as a parent—that provides genuine credibility when families raise questions about the model
• Sincere conviction in AI-powered education and the capacity to communicate that belief authentically across years of parent engagement, not solely during enrollment discussions
• Availability for flexible hours: early mornings (7–9am), late afternoons (2–4pm), evening events 2–3x/month, and occasional weekend activities
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

Exceptional candidates will have at least one of the following:

• Established connections within the local affluent community that would provide an immediate, organic foothold on campus
• Private school or independent school background with demonstrated success in family retention and community building—not merely enrollment metrics
• Experience managing high-stakes family dynamics where your judgment and discretion were the foundation for sustained trust
• A natural ability to design experiences—events, moments, environments—where individuals feel they are part of something worth defending
• Prior startup or early-stage experience where you built infrastructure from scratch and maintained composure amid rapid change
  
  

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-5598-US-Tulsa-DirectorofPart