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Assistant Director (Cosmetology School) - Virginia Beach, VA

Empire Beauty School

Virginia Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026

💰 $62,000/yr($57,000/yr – $62,000/yr)

About the role

EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL

"To create opportunities for people to improve their lives."

Assistant Director (Cosmetology School) - Virginia Beach, VA

About Us:

Since 1934, Empire Beauty School has been educating future beauty professionals in the art of cosmetology. From its Home Office in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Empire Beauty School continues providing high-quality education and training to future beauty professionals for rewarding careers in the beauty industry. The goal of every Empire Beauty School employee is to support students through every phase of their education, graduation, and career placement. Providing opportunities for others and maintaining excellence in education is the cornerstone of the company and has been from the beginning.

About the Position:

Under the leadership of the Executive Director of the Cosmetology School, the Assistant Director serves as the second-in-command, providing essential leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, admissions, and administrative functions within our Virginia Beach, VA School. In this role, you will work closely with cosmetology students to enhance their overall experience, overseeing school operations, advising on educational requirements, conducting orientations, observing classroom and salon activities, maintaining student records, and ensuring that all aspects related to student enrollment, attendance, education, progress toward graduation, licensure, and placement are effectively addressed. The Assistant Director will also collaborate with the School Director to ensure continuous management coverage during all school hours.

This position requires flexibility, with a schedule that includes two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month. The annual salary for this role is $ 57,000.00 - 62,000.00.

Our ideal Candidate possesses 3-5 years of combined work experience and education as outlined below:

Management experience is required and operational management experience is preferred.
School leadership experience in a post-secondary environment is a plus.
Proven ability to effectively lead a team, manage budgets, and achieve operational goals.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Experience managing accreditation and/or compliance is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.
Experience with student admissions/enrollment is a bonus.
A Vocational Diploma, or an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Benefits include: