Cosmetology Program Chair

Job Description

Job Description

If youre an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, dependable, and experienced cosmetology professional, preferably with teaching experience and management expertise, who believes in the power of sharing your knowledge, motivating others, and putting students first, we want to hear from you!

Were looking for a Cosmetology Program Chair to join the team at our Mobile Campus on a full-time basis. This individual will report to the Campus Dean.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Helps to develop the curriculum for his or her department.
• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and training of faculty.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, or any other change of status for an employee under his or her direct supervision to the Director of Education; suggestions and recommendations are given particular weight.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific subject matter areas under his or her administrative guidance.
• Assists in organizing student orientations and graduation ceremonies and participates in such activities.
• Assists in organizing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings in his or her department and attends such meetings.
• Monitors students attendance and attrition.
• Controls attrition for his or her department.
• Researches and implements technological changes in his or her field.
• Completes CPR training or the relevant refresher course, if required.
• Supervises, coordinates, and customarily and regularly directs the work of all employees in his or her academic program.
• Provides assistance and support to the Dean in the implementation of academic program objectives and for positive outcomes.
• Teaches courses as required.
• Performs other duties or special projects assigned.

Education/Experience Needed:

• At least five (5) years of practical salon work experience in the specialty area being taught.

• State-required Cosmetology Instructors license.

• Teaching and management experience desired.

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, disability, life, vision, 401K, and flexible spending accounts, for full-time employees.