Duties and Responsibilities

• Official representative for the Cosmetology Department throughout the College.
• Ensure all accreditation standards are met and maintained.
• Ensure the requirements mandated by the Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists are met. Prepare reports as needed for the State of Montana.
• Work with faculty to review and revise curriculum and ensure academic catalog and website are accurate.
• Complete assessment process to develop, promote, and evaluate programs to achieve goals.
• Develop and administer assigned budget allocation and other long-range planning details to achieve department objectives.
• Interpret and implement the administration policies, rules, regulations, and recommendations of the College.
• Hold faculty/staff meetings for team building, idea generation, training, and advisement on college procedures and regulations.
• Participate in the governance and committee work of the College as necessary.
• Management of salon operations to fulfil academic mission and operate as a sustainable service for the community.
• Serve as substitute classroom instructor in the case of faculty absence to ensure continuity of schedule.
• Serve as salon instructor as necessary.
• Ordering and maintaining of all equipment and supplies for the program.

• Coordinate and supervise the admission of students into the program.
• Assist with the recruitment of students.
• Support College advising of cosmetology students.
• Serve as point of contact for student inquiries and concerns.

• Orient, guide, assign, and evaluate all cosmetology faculty.
• Recommend faculty appointments and evaluate all full-time and part-time instructors.
• Compute faculty load and plan teaching assignments.
• Resolve staff and/or student problems in cosmetology program.
• Provide opportunities for training and conference attendance.

• Maintain open communication with Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
• Serve as primary contact and develops relationships with business, industry, other educational providers, and community agencies.
• Provide leadership in securing external funding for the Cosmetology Program.
• Maintain an active industry advising board to guide the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an active Montana cosmetology instructors’ license, or the ability to obtain by January 1, 2025
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in the cosmetology industry.
• Management experience in all facets of running a salon and supervising employees.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in an active salon environment.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel

• Teaching experience
• Experience administering an academic program
• Knowledge of State of Montana procurement procedures

Benefit and Salary Information

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