Program Director, Cosmetology

Primary Location:

4800 Preston Park Boulevard, Plano, Texas, 75093

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Direct day-to-day management operations for the cosmetology program at Collin College. Maintain standards for SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) and TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation). Facilitate staffing and faculty hiring, assist with budget preparation and maintenance, and provide leadership and coordination for curriculum development, recruiting, advising, and program marketing.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate with the executive dean in strategic and academic cycle planning for the cosmetology program, advisory committee, and cosmetology courses, including developing and maintaining internships with beauty industry connections.

• Develop the master schedule to maximize utilization of cosmetology labs and classrooms for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of instruction for dual credit, regular college students, and continuing education students.

• Direct day-to-day management and evaluation of the cosmetology program, faculty and staff, facilities, and resources to accomplish safe and effective program delivery. Collaborate and coordinate cosmetology program activities and projects.

• Develop and maintain industry partnerships and alliances to benefit the program and students. Provide support for active industry advisory committee as required by the THECB. Ensure all TDLR standards for curriculum and cosmetology labs are met. Stay current with new TDLR regulations. Regularly meet off-site with industry employers as needed to promote internships and graduation job placement.

• Develop a plan to achieve external, industry-related accreditation with NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences). Ensure that accreditation standards are met on an ongoing basis. Maintain required records and ensure program practices comply with college policy and the THECB (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) standards.

• Will teach one class per academic year. When necessary, serve as a substitute in case of faculty absence. Assist the executive dean in the operation of the faculty search committee and recommend full-time and adjunct faculty and staff hires.

• Assist the executive dean in the ongoing, systematic evaluation of the cosmetology program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes, including production and preservation of program/student records.

• Facilitate management and planning of the cosmetology program budget. Work with the executive dean to make budget requests and recommendations. Ensure the program remains within the identified budgets. Assist the executive dean in the fiscal planning and management of the program and its resources. This includes salon services management and revenue reconciliation with the business office.

• Ensure all equipment is maintained in the three cosmetology labs as required for warranties, safe operation, and optimal learning outcomes. Maintain accurate equipment and supply inventories and prepare supplemental budget requests and justification as needed.

• Work with career coaches, college and career counselors, workforce recruiters, and Communications to develop and implement student outreach and recruitment strategies to ensure sufficient enrollment of program delivery and growth.

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Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Texas Community Colleges
• Knowledge of the teaching-learning process with special knowledge about Technical educational programs
• Knowledge of the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) curriculum and educational guidelines
• Knowledge of skills required for cosmetology licensure
• Knowledge of computer programs and formatting
• Knowledge of internship learning options
• Knowledge of finance and budget information
• Knowledge of staff and faculty requirements
• Knowledge of strategic plans
• Knowledge of TDLR standards and requirements for cosmetology and barbering
• Leadership skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Management skills
• Ability to make presentations and recruit stud