COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 10 years of experience in a Cosmetology and/or Barber School Must hold a current Michigan Instructor License Previous leadership or school management experience Strong business and office management experience Strong financial and administrative skills Experience supervising employees and managing school operations Knowledge of NACCAS accreditation and compliance preferred Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES School & Business Operations Oversee all general school operations Oversee financial operations and financial processes Manage and monitor building maintenance Coordinate equipment maintenance and operational needs Oversee school advertising and marketing activities Maintain operational systems, policies, and procedures Leadership & Staff Management Conduct instructor and staff evaluations Supervise staff performance and accountability Structure and lead staff meetings Assist with staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage Address operational problems and implement corrective solutions Student Management Conduct student interventions and re-directive counseling Assist with student concerns, disciplinary matters, and problem resolution Participate in new student orientation Present financial planning and financial responsibility information to incoming students Accreditation & Institutional Operations Serve as a NACCAS institutional contact Assist with accreditation compliance, reporting, and institutional requirements Maintain involvement with AACS and other professional school organizations Coordinate and structure Advisory Board meetings Work closely with the Academic Director to ensure operational and academic departments remain compliant and aligned THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR The Operations Director is responsible for the overall business, administrative, financial, staffing, facility, compliance, and operational functions of the school. The Academic Director/Instructor Supervisor will primarily oversee curriculum, education, instructor development, classroom performance, student assessments, clinic supervision, and academic outcomes. We are looking for an experienced leader who can step into a growing school and manage operations, create structure, hold staff accountable, solve problems, and help the organization continue to scale. Grand Rapids, Michigan Full-Time Leadership Position

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Relocation assistance Work Location: In person