Executive Director, UHNW School Development

Alpha School; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 297,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha School in the United States seeks a Director of School Development to own the parent side across multiple metros. You will cultivate relationships with UHNW families, run admissions end-to-end, and turn families into advocates, while preserving the school’s model.

This on-site, full-time role involves community partnerships, info sessions, and occasional evening/weekend events. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in private/K-12 leadership with a track record in enrollment outcomes and

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading high-stakes relationships in private or independent K-12 education, fundraising, enterprise sales, client success, or private wealth management.
• 2+ years working directly with ultra-high-net-worth or similarly high-expectation families.
• Proven ownership of enrollment, retention, advocacy, or client outcomes, including resolving sensitive situations and holding firm standards.
• Polished executive communication and confident representation of Alpha to skeptical parents and public stakeholders.
• Willing to live and work in target metros and participate in 2–4 evening or weekend events monthly.

Responsibilities

• Build local awareness through partnerships with family offices and private clubs, plus workshops and events.
• Run admissions for wealthy families end to end: info sessions, CRM follow-ups, and enrollment decisions.
• Turn enrolled families into public champions through advocacy workshops and parent networks.
• Resolve escalations by diagnosing model vs campus vs family fit, then document precedents.
• Keep current families engaged and report patterns to leadership.

Skills

UHNW relations

Enrollment outcomes

Executive communication

Relationship leadership

Crisis/conflict handling

CRM usage

Tools

CRM

Job description

Alpha School in the United States seeks a Director of School Development to own the parent side across multiple metros. You will cultivate relationships with UHNW families, run admissions end-to-end, and turn families into advocates, while preserving the school’s model.

This on-site, full-time role involves community partnerships, info sessions, and occasional evening/weekend events. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in private/K-12 leadership with a track record in enrollment outcomes and