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

Most enrollment positions prioritize volume. This position is designed to safeguard standards. Alpha is developing one of the most rigorous school models globally. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enabled instruction, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty. Students routinely outpace national learning benchmarks, supported by measurable results. Afternoon hours are dedicated to deeper exploration, independent work, and practical skill development. The model delivers results. But success depends on enrolling the right families. This is your responsibility. You will manage the complete enrollment process for a campus, beginning with initial inquiry and continuing through onboarding. This role does not involve handoffs. You are accountable for the family experience, for ensuring clear understanding of our model, and for verifying that enrollment decisions are made with appropriate intent. You will evaluate compatibility, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and recommend against enrollment when that serves the mission. The objective is not enrollment volume. The objective is institutional alignment. We welcome applicants from high-caliber service backgrounds outside conventional education: selective private schools, competitive programs, luxury hospitality, executive concierge services, premium membership clubs, or entrepreneurial operators who have directly overseen high-value client experiences from start to finish. What counts is your capacity to execute a nuanced, multi-phase process with discernment, precision, and accountability. If your career has centered on delivering exceptional service where trust, confidentiality, and experience define brand perception, this role will be recognizable—simply applied to work that produces measurable impact. This is a full-time, salaried, on-site position. We are recruiting in La Jolla, Los Angeles, Marin County, Palo Alto, Piedmont, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, South Bay. Relocation assistance is provided. What You Will Be Doing Managing the complete enrollment experience for prospective families, from initial outreach through final onboarding. Facilitating needs-based discussions to evaluate compatibility before offering recommendations or advancing to subsequent stages. Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across various phases of the enrollment cycle, with organized tracking of progress and follow-up actions. Directing campus visits, student shadow days, and enrollment decision meetings that transparently convey results, standards, and ideal candidate profiles. Keeping precise CRM and enrollment documentation (HubSpot and SIS) to enable forecasting, prioritization, and consistent service delivery. What You Won’t Be Doing Employing transactional or aggressive sales methods. Accepting misaligned families to satisfy enrollment targets. Supervising large teams or operating within complex approval hierarchies. Distributing responsibility for family relationships across multiple departments. Operating remotely. This position requires campus presence. Admissions Manager Key Responsibilities Execute and own a trust-centered, selectivity-driven enrollment process that secures the right families while preserving the quality and effectiveness of the Alpha educational model. Basic Requirements 3+ years providing premium, individualized service in settings where service excellence directly influences brand standing (education, luxury hospitality, executive assistance, premium memberships, or independently operated services). Proven management of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment experience from initial interaction through onboarding completion. Experience coordinating 20+ client, guest, or family engagements concurrently at varying stages, supported by an effective tracking and prioritization framework. Capacity to present specific instances of consultative decision-making, including occasions when you advised against your offering due to poor fit. Professional written correspondence experience with senior leadership, high-net-worth clients, or discerning audiences. Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to one of: La Jolla, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Marin County, CA; Palo Alto, CA; Piedmont, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Barbara, CA; Santa Monica, CA; or South Bay, CA. Authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship. Nice-to-have Requirements Background in competitive private school admissions or selective program recruitment. Experience in luxury hospitality, VIP client services, or executive-level support functions. History of developing or optimizing enrollment workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols. Proficiency leveraging data and CRM analytics to enhance enrollment fit, not merely processing speed. About Alpha Alpha School is on a mission to reshape education with a bold approach that harnesses AI to accelerate learning and unleash student potential. Want to join a learning rebellion that’s transforming the traditional classroom? Alpha School is rewriting the rules of education. 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. 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-Tempe-AdmissionsMana.026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Crossover