Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Glen Burnie, MD

Empire Beauty School • Glen Burnie, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions within the School. You will work closely with both cosmetology students and staff to ensure an exceptional educational experience. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all school operations, actively participating in the student admissions and enrollment process, and directly managing students, staff, salon clients, and community partnerships. Additionally, you will conduct orientations, advise students, complete classroom observations, maintain student and staff records, and address any issues related to school operations. This position requires flexibility that may include working two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of combined work experience and education.
• Management experience is required.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a team, manage budgets, and achieve operational goals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Operational management experience is preferred.
• School leadership experience in a post-secondary environment is a plus.
• Experience managing accreditation and/or compliance is preferred.
• Experience with student admissions/enrollment is a bonus.
• A Vocational Diploma, or an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions within the School.
• Ensure an exceptional educational experience for cosmetology students and staff.
• Oversee all school operations.
• Actively participate in the student admissions and enrollment process.
• Directly manage students, staff, salon clients, and community partnerships.
• Conduct orientations.
• Advise students.
• Complete classroom observations.
• Maintain student and staff records.
• Address any issues related to school operations.

Benefits

• 401K
• medical
• dental
• vision
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree