Cosmetology Program Director - Southern Careers Institute : Job Details

The Cosmetology Program Director at SCI, under the direction of the Director of Education, and the Campus Director, is responsible for program and/or content coordination, curriculum review, administration, and leadership for their program area. This position is also responsible for maintaining student records and participating in curriculum development and revision. This position requires knowledge of and adherence to all Institute educational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Director of Education to develop program goals, strategies, budget and metrics consistent with organization and program missions;
• Conduct ongoing progress evaluation;
• Work in a cooperative setting with instructors, students, and support personnel to accomplish the mutual goal of training and placing our students;
• Practice excellence in teaching and instruction;
• May be required to teach a class or classes;
• Manage and support faculty in their roles as teachers, mentors, and practitioners, and assists with the coordination of advisory board meetings;
• Establish and enhance academic and professional networks for the program;
• Regularly assess student learning in partnership with faculty and use results to make informed strategic decisions about curricula, facilities, technology, hiring, etc.;
• Counsel students on the importance of class attendance, contact students who have missed a class, and document all attendance related matters;
• Identify and recruit qualified faculty while maintaining a sustainable curricular model; program faculty composition in light of diversity, visibility, and program goals and teaching effectiveness;
• Develop a multi-year hiring plan and provide written recommendations for new positions, promotions, and hires to Director of Education;
• Work with the Director of Education and appropriate staff to determine and communicate staffing, facilities, equipment, and other program needs;
• Provide leadership for program assessment and accreditation;
• Work collaboratively with the Admissions Department to establish and reach program population goals by developing and implementing relevant and effective student engagement strategies for assigned program;
• Communicate with other Directors to foster effective use of resources around programs, events and exhibitions;
• Advise students on academic issues and record advisement in writing and/or in the campus' data base as required by policy;
• Participate in retention activities such as but not limited to calling, emailing and special events for students;

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, or in a field related to the assigned teaching and curriculum field 5+ years of experience working at a post-secondary educational institute is highly preferred
• 5+ years of post-secondary teaching experience is highly preferred
• Prior Program Director and/or management experience required
• Cosmetology Instructor License

Benefits:

• Training & Development
• Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
• Continuous Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
• Basic Life & Accident Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About Southern Careers Institute:

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.