Cosmetology Job Description

Cosmetology Job Description

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Cosmetology provides direction, guidance, and in-depth information on the requirement of an academic program including curriculum, course schedules, and degree progression.

Cosmetology Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective cosmetology job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included cosmetology job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Utilize current curriculum and instructional materials to teach the state approved Cosmetology and/or Nail Technology curriculum to enrolled students
Coach staff to meet service and retail goals, and utilize Aveda teaching methods
Prepares lesson plans, prepares lectures, and writes course syllabus and curriculum
Check records & documentation at cosmetology schools for curriculum compliance, student attendance, student services & training hour records
Mentor and coach the cosmetology team members regarding the over-all performance
Work in partnership with the Director to effectively document the cosmetology team’s performance and individual development plans through PMDS
Attend informational and technical interviews with prospective educators
Provide on-going recognition, support and motivation for cosmetology staff
Address student challenges
Work closely with Admissions, Student Services, and other teams to ensure the execution of the school strategy

Cosmetology Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Cosmetology

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CTE

Education for Cosmetology

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the cosmetology job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Cosmetology, Education, Teaching, Technical, Associates, The College, Health, Faculty, Medical Assisting, Supervision

Skills for Cosmetology

Desired skills for cosmetology include:

Curriculum
Ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques
Academic
Education programs
Teaching methods
Vocational education curricula
Career and technical education subject assigned
Curriculum and instruction
Current trends
Goals and objectives

Desired experience for cosmetology includes:

Facilitate educator meetings
Attend monthly steering team meetings
Coordinate new educator orientation
Coordinate on-going training programs for new and current educators
Organize phases
Maintain clinic classroom sanitation and guide educators on classroom sanitation

Cosmetology Examples

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Cosmetology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of cosmetology. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cosmetology
  • Guides and works with students to provide direction, guidance, and in-depth information on the requirement of an academic program including curriculum, course schedules, and degree progression
  • Implements and executes processes and procedures in support of an academic program and provision of direct student services, working closely with Deans, Assistant Deans and other college administrators
  • Makes presentations at various events to promote and market academic programs
  • Oversees procurement functions or an academic program or division, preparing purchase requisitions, researching vendors, monitoring expenditures, and working with Procurement Services to coordinate the procurement process
  • Communicates, schedules and prioritize work with instructors, customers/vendors as it relates to program
  • Maintain spreadsheets (records/inventory), process required work orders, update "Learning Activity" packets
  • Demonstrate positive interaction with students, staff, customers, and serve as a positive role model
  • Maintain inventory stock (treatment fluids, chemicals, instructional supplies, tools and equipment), purchase supplies at various locations
  • Maintain a variety of files (student, operating manuals, equipment instructions, financial, inventories and donations) as it relates to the program
  • Coordinate necessary repairs, arrange maintenance, pickup parts for tools and equipment through the appropriate vendor(s)
Qualifications for cosmetology
  • 2 years relevant teaching experience
  • 5 years relevant wage-earning work experience
  • Candidates are required to be currently certified in Pennsylvania with a Cosmetology endorsement listed on their high school teaching license
  • Must have a Cosmetology license, an instructor’s license (in states where required) and an official copy of their college transcript from the institution where they were trained to be a cosmetologist
  • Must have 2 years work experience as a cosmetologist
  • Generally requires BS/BA in related discipline and a minimum of 4 years of experience in related field
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a cosmetology. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cosmetology
  • Operate various equipment as it relates to program
  • Responsible for the safety and security of classroom in the absence of instructors and inventory control of hazardous materials/chemicals
  • Foster effective learning in both classroom and lab settings
  • Preparing and maintaining documentation and administrative reports
  • Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and laboratory
  • Accept the responsibility of retaining students who enroll in the program through graduation
  • Assist with the placement of program graduates
  • Maintain good rapport with business, industry, and the public sector
  • You must demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed
  • You are required to post your syllabi on Blackboard and to enter your final grades online in PeopleSoft
Qualifications for cosmetology
  • Candidates are required to be currently certified in Massachusetts with a Cosmetology endorsement listed on their high school teaching license
  • Availability during the week for schedule review and emails
  • Must have a Cosmetology license, an instructor’s license and an official copy of a college transcript from the institution where you were trained to be a cosmetologist
  • Must have 5 years work experience as a cosmetologist and 2 years work experience as a cosmetology instructor
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Nail Technology and/or Master Cosmetology program from an accredited private or postsecondary teaching institute
  • Active Georgia Nail Technology and/or Master Cosmetologist license in good standing
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of cosmetology. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for cosmetology
  • Check the planogram for each set size to ensure it matches the set size at the store
  • Check to make sure the fixture kit matches the set size at the store
  • You are required to follow the syllabi on Blackboard and to enter grades online in PeopleSoft
  • Collect and record Cosmetology State Board hours
  • Prepare tests and class project
  • Works on assigned committees, attends school-wide events, attends professional development conferences and maintains career and technical education certification, attends faculty meetings, and keeps current with inventory and budget
  • Submits and maintains contractual agreements with all clinical agencies
  • Ability to collaborate with other program instructors
  • Inspect operations of cosmetology schools, salons & tanning facilities for compliance with state laws, rules & regulations
  • Check license, safety, sanitation & sterilization of equipment & facilities
Qualifications for cosmetology
  • Three years full-time, paid work experience within the past seven years
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and Saturdays
  • Completion of a teacher training program
  • Knowledge of the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts rules and regulations in a school setting
  • Must have at least three (3) years work experience in Cosmetology
  • Must have a valid Texas Cosmetology Operator Instructor License
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Cosmetology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a cosmetology. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cosmetology
  • Investigate complaints regarding questionable or irregular practices, file affidavits & testify at hearings or in court
  • Prepare & submit daily, weekly, monthly & special reports as assigned
  • Maintain files on all schools, salons & tanning facilities for an assigned area
  • Assist in preparing & administering licensing examinations, practical & written tests & special projects as assigned or directed
  • Serve as technical expert on special committees, panels or other projects as assigned or directed
  • Perform other board duties as assigned
  • Oversee the daily duties of the salon floor and ensuring salon and student training are in compliance with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for licensed Cosmetologists
  • Work as the liaison between Cosmetology students and clients for consultation of services needed and manage all necessary paperwork upon completion of assessment
  • Analyze, on monthly basis, salon services, product usage, and trends, with the School and Program Directors to determine ongoing standards for inventory management, student learning outcomes, student productivity goals, and customer retention goals
  • Demonstrate business acumen, with understanding of key business drivers and identify opportunities of growth for the salon and create plans of action by implementing marketing strategies that will assist with program promotion and salon services
Qualifications for cosmetology
  • Minimum of five recommendation letters, two from former students, three from former employers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current methods in the cosmetology field
  • Demonstrate ability to conduct and supervise all aspects of the salon operation
  • Demonstrate experience, and/or classroom strategies for, effectively instructing students and working with staff from various cultures, racial heritages, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, classes, and religions
  • Current First Aid/CPR/AED a plus
  • Five years of shop experience
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Cosmetology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of cosmetology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cosmetology
  • Works collaboratively with faculty to implement and administer student success programs to increase student retention, achievement, and graduation rates
  • Coordinates course planning for certificate programs including preparing course schedules, scheduling Instructors, and overseeing testing of program participants
  • Oversees scheduling and organization of certificates
  • Compiles, organizes, and maintains program and student data and prepares reports
  • Leads the planning, organization, and execution of large scale and major events for a college such as open houses
  • Supervise Cosmetology I-IV students in the lab
  • Daily dispensing of products in the lab
  • Daily instruction and assessment of students, including interactions with clients
  • Working with the public in Cosmetology lab including assignment students to clients
  • General upkeep of Cosmetology lab
Qualifications for cosmetology
  • Candidates are required to have (and maintain) current certification in Colorado with a Cosmetology endorsement listed on their teaching license
  • We prefer candidates with knowledge of the Blackboard Learning Management System and previous teaching experience
  • Candidates are required to have (and maintain) current certification in California with an endorsement in Cosmetology listed on their teaching license
  • Candidates are required to have (and maintain) current high school teaching certification in Missouri with a Cosmetology endorsement listed on their teaching license
  • Candidates are required to be currently certified in Colorado with a Cosmetology endorsement listed on their teaching license
  • Novalash Certification

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