Director of School Development & UHNW Advocacy

Alpha School

Sarasota (FL)

On-site

USD 340,000 - 460,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Alpha School seeks a Director Of School Development to lead the parent-facing, UHNW family engagement across a major metro in the United States. You will drive enrollment, advocacy, and crisis resolution while protecting Alpha's model.

The role is on-site, full-time, with evening and weekend community events as needed. Ideal candidates have a track record in private/independent K-12 education or wealth-management environments, excellent executive communication, and a proven ability to convert

Qualifications

7+ years leading high-stakes relationships in private/independent K-12 education, fundraising, enterprise sales, client success, or private wealth management.
2+ years working with ultra-high-net-worth families or similar high-expectation clients.
Proven ownership of enrollment, retention, advocacy, or client outcomes.

Responsibilities

Build local awareness through partnerships with family offices, private clubs, and independent advisors, plus workshops and events.
Run admissions for wealthy families end to end, including info sessions and 1:1 follow-ups.
Turn enrolled families into public champions of Alpha through advocacy workshops and networks.
Resolve escalations by diagnosing model, campus execution, or family fit, and document precedents for the network.
Maintain relationships with current families and report patterns to leadership.