Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Stone Park, IL

Empire Beauty School•Stone Park, IL

3d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Empire Beauty School is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Executive Director to lead its school in Stone Park, Illinois. The role provides overall leadership for school operations, including Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services, and administrative functions. The Executive Director drives enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, revenue, and profitability while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The Executive Director builds and develops high-performing teams, coaches and develops talent, establishes accountability, and fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. The role analyzes performance, manages budgets and expenses, develops enrollment and retention strategies, and partners with Regional Leadership to achieve business goals. The Executive Director also represents Empire in the community by building relationships with employers, schools, community organizations, and other partners and increasing the school's visibility. The annual salary is $85,000–$95,000. The role requires at least five years of combined education and work experience, a vocational diploma or associate degree, business acumen, operational management experience, and leadership experience. A bachelor's degree and post-secondary school leadership experience are preferred.

Requirements

Five or more years of combined education and work experience.
Vocational diploma or associate degree required.
Business acumen and operational management experience required.
Leadership experience required.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze performance, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, and creating an exceptional experience for students and employees.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Post-secondary school leadership experience, including admissions/enrollment and education or training management, preferred.
Experience with accreditation and/or regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for school operations, including Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services, and administrative functions.
Drive enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, revenue, and profitability while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Build high-performing teams, coach and develop talent, establish accountability, and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Analyze performance and manage budgets and expenses.
Develop enrollment and retention strategies.
Partner with Regional Leadership to achieve short- and long-term business goals.
Build relationships with employers, schools, community organizations, and other partners to increase the school's visibility and community presence.