Senior Admissions Counselor, Alpha - $200,000/year USD

Overview Most admissions roles prioritize volume. This one is designed to uphold standards. Alpha is constructing one of the most forward-thinking school frameworks in existence. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enabled instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and educators. Students routinely progress faster than national averages, with measurable evidence supporting those claims. Afternoons are dedicated to deeper exploration, self-directed learning, and practical competency development. The model delivers results. But success depends entirely on enrolling the right families. That is your responsibility. You will manage the complete enrollment process for a campus, beginning with initial inquiry and continuing through onboarding. This is not a segmented, handoff-dependent position. You are accountable for how families perceive us, how thoroughly they grasp the model, and whether enrollment choices are grounded in informed reasoning. You will evaluate compatibility, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and advise against enrollment when appropriate. The objective is not to maximize numbers. The objective is to ensure alignment. We welcome candidates from high-caliber service sectors outside conventional education: independent schools, competitive programs, premium hospitality, executive assistance, exclusive membership organizations, or entrepreneurial operators who have personally stewarded valuable client relationships from start to finish. What counts is your capacity to execute a detailed, multi-phase experience with discernment, transparency, and consistent follow-through. If your career has centered on providing exceptional service in contexts where reputation depends on trust, discretion, and experience quality, this role will resonate—simply applied to work that produces meaningful outcomes. This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position. We are hiring across La Jolla, Los Angeles, Marin County, Palo Alto, Piedmont, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, and South Bay. Relocation assistance is provided. What You Will Be Doing Managing the complete enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial contact through full onboarding. Facilitating discovery conversations to evaluate compatibility before proposing solutions or outlining next steps. Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across various enrollment phases, maintaining clear tracking of status and follow-up activities. Guiding campus visits, student shadow days, and decision-oriented discussions that articulate outcomes, expectations, and the profile of families for whom the model is best suited. Keeping CRM and enrollment systems (HubSpot and SIS) current and accurate to enable forecasting, prioritization, and sustained service excellence. What You Won’t Be Doing Applying transactional or aggressive sales methods. Accepting enrollments from poorly matched families to satisfy targets. Leading a large team or working within complex approval hierarchies. Distributing responsibility for the family experience across multiple roles. Working from a remote location. This role requires on-campus presence. Senior Admissions Counselor Key Responsibilities Design and deliver a high-trust, selective enrollment process that secures enrollment from aligned families while safeguarding the standards and effectiveness of the Alpha model. Basic Requirements 3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly shapes brand perception (education, luxury hospitality, executive support, premium membership, or independently operated services). Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment process from initial inquiry through onboarding. Experience coordinating 20+ client, guest, or family interactions concurrently across different stages, supported by a reliable tracking and prioritization method. Ability to supply specific examples of consultative judgment, including situations where you advised against your product or service due to misalignment. Professional-level written communication with senior leaders, high-net-worth clients, or discerning audiences. Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of the listed locations in California. Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Nice-to-have Requirements Experience in competitive private school admissions or selective program recruitment. Background in luxury hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level administrative support. Experience developing or refining enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols. Proficiency leveraging data and CRM tools 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 for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5531-US-LaJolla-SeniorAdmissio.001 #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover for Work