UHNW Family Engagement & Admissions Director

Alpha School; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 328,000 - 382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Weekly pay

Job summary

Alpha School is seeking a Director of School Development to own the parent side across multiple metros, driving enrollment and advocacy among UHNW families while preserving the model. You will build local awareness, run admissions end-to-end, and convert enrolled families into public champions.

The role centers on resolving escalations, documenting precedents for the network, and reporting insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading high-stakes relationships in private or independent K-12 education, fundraising or major gifts, enterprise sales, client success, or private wealth management.
• 2+ years working directly with ultra-high-net-worth families or similar high-expectation clients.
• Proven ownership of measurable enrollment, retention, advocacy, or client outcomes.
• Polished executive communication and confident representation of Alpha's model to diverse stakeholders.
• Residence in listed metros or nearby major markets; comfortable with travel and evenings.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; available for full-time on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Build local awareness through partnerships with family offices and private clubs.
• Run admissions end-to-end with families, including tough enrollment decisions.
• Turn enrolled families into public champions through advocacy and networks.
• Diagnose and resolve escalations while documenting precedents for the network.
• Maintain relationships with current families and report feedback to leadership.

Skills

High-stakes relationship management

Enrollment & advocacy outcomes

Executive communication

Public stakeholder engagement

On-site event coordination

AI building experience

Education

Advanced degree (M.Ed., MBA, or doctorate)

Job description

Alpha School is seeking a Director of School Development to own the parent side across multiple metros, driving enrollment and advocacy among UHNW families while preserving the model. You will build local awareness, run admissions end-to-end, and convert enrolled families into public champions.

The role centers on resolving escalations, documenting precedents for the network, and reporting insights to leadership.