Director of Development, Alpha - $400,000/year USD

Families who select Alpha Miami rely on trusted advisors in every area of their lives—this is the relationship they haven't yet formed. You will serve as their primary point of contact when uncertainty arises, when instincts signal concern, or when they wish to share a milestone they know you will appreciate. Your understanding of each family will run deep enough to foresee their needs ahead of time—and you will bring the judgment and poise necessary to respond with discretion, care, and apparent ease. Over time, your role will extend beyond the school itself. You will become woven into how they navigate this stage of their family's journey. Miami's private school ecosystem is tightly knit, deeply networked, and intolerant of errors. How a family experiences Alpha does not remain contained—it circulates through the channels that influence perception: the residential tower, the private club, the marina, the fundraising circuit, the WhatsApp threads that determine where the next family enrolls. You will recognize this reality intuitively, because your career has been spent in environments where reputation is the sole form of capital and one miscalculation endures longer than any success. You will cultivate a community that families advocate for, where inclusion feels organic and word-of-mouth referrals arise because the experience justifies them. Miami operates as a global city by nature. You will engage with families from Latin America, international corporate leaders, finance and technology professionals who have recently relocated to Miami, and transient households whose perspectives on education—and institutions broadly—have been informed by contexts well beyond the American independent school model. Many navigate between Miami, São Paulo, Bogotá, Madrid, and New York with the same ease others move within a single metropolitan area, and they will evaluate Alpha against alternatives across the globe. The ideal candidate for this position will be equally adept at managing cross-cultural family expectations—and the demand for seamless, sophisticated rapport— as they are at understanding the established conventions of Miami's private school landscape. Alpha does not follow a conventional model. Students complete foundational academics in two hours daily using AI-enabled platforms, then dedicate the remainder of their time to public speaking, critical reasoning, and applied projects. No traditional lectures. No redundant assignments. Performance in the top 1% nationally. The families who commit to it have made a deliberate choice—and in a city where opinions are abundant and educational decisions signal status, they will be asked to justify it repeatedly. You will ensure they are never without a compelling response. If sustaining that confidence through years of well-informed, globally benchmarked scrutiny feels onerous, this role is not suited to you. If it feels like the most meaningful dialogue you could facilitate, continue reading. What You Will Be Doing Shape the cultural environment of the school community—the voice, rituals, and implicit standards that foster belonging—so Alpha becomes a place families take pride in, not merely an institution they selected Oversee the parent relationship from beginning to end—from initial inquiry through enrollment, ongoing engagement, and sustained advocacy—so faculty remain concentrated on students and families always have a reliable contact Be the first to detect when something is amiss, and address it with the tact and sound judgment that preserves trust—including the more difficult determination of when a family is not aligned with the school Maintain visibility where families are present: morning arrival, afternoon dismissal, evening gatherings, and the impromptu exchanges that carry the most weight Foster a community that both domestic and international families feel invested in protecting—and where advocacy emerges organically because the experience warrants it Communicate Alpha's narrative persuasively—in individual meetings, at hosted events, and in the circles of discerning, internationally oriented families where the school's standing is truly established What You Won’t Be Doing 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 commitments are routine, not occasional Redirecting challenging parent discussions to faculty or administration—you assume full ownership of these interactions Relying on administrative infrastructure, formalized procedures, or a complete team—you function with considerable independence and construct what is necessary Approaching family relationships as transactional accounts—this role rewards authentic engagement, not procedural adherence Director Of Development Key Responsibilities Serve as the central relationship anchor for every family's experience at Alpha's Miami campus, and act as the steward of the surrounding community culture. Maintain their confidence through challenging moments, establish the traditions and atmosphere that make belonging feel intentional, and generate the conditions under which satisfied families become active advocates within the networks that define Miami's private school environment. Basic Requirements 5+ years building and sustaining trust with high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth families in a relationship-intensive, high-touch capacity Demonstrated success guiding discerning clients through consequential decisions—with measurable outcomes you can reference: conversion rates, retention figures, referral volume The discretion and composure required to navigate sensitive, confidential matters without visible disruption Proven experience managing and developing personnel—mentoring, upholding rigorous standards, and executing difficult staffing decisions—not solely managing client relationships or accounts Instinctive cross-cultural competence across internationally mobile and long-established Miami families AI-forward orientation—you engage with AI tools fluently, understand their strengths and limitations, and proactively introduce superior solutions, even if you are not engineering them yourself Located in Miami, available full-time on-site, and adaptable to variable working hours Authorized to work in the U.S. without need for sponsorship Nice-to-have Requirements Background as a head of school, principal, superintendent, or equivalent educational leadership position Professional command of Spanish or Portuguese Personal or professional exposure to independent or alternative education models Pre-existing connections within Miami's private school parent communities Experience working with internationally mobile, Latin American, or globally networked families An established network across the neighborhoods, social clubs, and institutions where Alpha's families reside and make decisions About Alpha Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Join the team building school around student growth Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It’s for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. 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 $200 USD/hour, which equates to $400,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. 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