Cosmetology Instructional Technician (Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2)

Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Cosmetology

Salary Range: $3,811 - $5,117

Starting salary for this position is: $3,811 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us 

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, since the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on 06/30/2025, submissions are encouraged prior to that time.

About the Cosmetology Instructional Technician (Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Dean of Technical Education the Instructional Technician provides instructional support within the Cosmetology department by organizing and maintaining materials, supplies and equipment as needed for the classroom and laboratories.

This position will assist instructors with lecture and laboratory materials, open and close the front desk, answer all phone calls and emails, conduct laboratory and/or lecture demonstrations and help instructors develop classroom and laboratory assignments. This position will also help instructors with assessing students’ classroom and laboratory performance.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare equipment and materials for classwork projects, prepare demonstrations as requested by instructors, assist instructors with lecture and laboratory material as well as conducting laboratory and/or lecture demonstrations, assist instructors in developing assignments. *
• Oversee and demonstrate an appropriate analysis of client/model, assessing their needs. Demonstrate and oversee students performing technical skills and assess students’ performance and make recommendations for improvements. Assist students scheduling client appointments. Order and stock proper quality and quantity of equipment and supplies and maintain adequate stock levels. *
• Meet with vendors to acquire the most efficient and effective equipment and product needs at the most reasonable cost. Train faculty on new equipment and product acquisitions. Store supplies safely, maintain product Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and dispose of hazardous waste properly. *
• Monitor and maintain laboratory software and advise faculty and students of potential software problems and train students on software use and application. *
• Make minor repairs to laboratory and classroom equipment and submit and monitor work orders for major repairs, maintain a safe work environment in both laboratory and classroom areas, ensure all equipment is in safe operating condition. *
• Conduct lectures and laboratory demonstrations in product knowledge, retail sales, clientele building and other related subjects, as necessary. *
• Assist instructors in classroom and laboratory preparations. *
• Coordinate guest speakers and other events, reserve appropriate meeting space to accommodate the number of attendees. *
• Support and help with orientation and registration days. *
• Answer email inquiries about the programs offered within the department. *
• Coach and evaluate student competencies in daily assignments and preparations for State Board testing. *
• Help coordinate, setup, and monitor all practical tests within the department. *
• Create monthly reports for the first of the month, input monthly reports into the state system, and keep faculty up to date on changes and essential information. *
• Answer phones daily, return all messages by the end of the day, schedule appointments, and demonstrate excellent customer service. *
• Open/close till, cash out clients, offer input on retail, and coach students as to needs of the front desk. *
• Schedule all parts of the advisory committee meetings (invite members, reserve space, order food, and invite all relevant college employees) take meeting minute notes and build relationships within the industry to grow the advisory committee membership. *
• Keep all inventory up to date in the software within the department, including adding products, ch