Executive Director, Beauty School - Student Success Leader

Empire Education Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K, medical, dental, vision, and más

Job summary

Empire Beauty School, part of Empire Education Group, is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations and drive enrollment, student success and profitability at a local campus. You will oversee Admissions, Education, Student Services and Financial Aid while ensuring regulatory compliance and an excellent student experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5–8 years of combined leadership and management experience, a strong business acumen, and a proven ability to coach teams, manage budgets, and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of combined education and work experience.
• Vocational Diploma or Associate’s Degree required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Business acumen and operational management experience required.
• Leadership experience required. Post-secondary school leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze performance, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, and creating an exceptional experience for students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for school operations including Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services and administrative functions.
• Drive enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, revenue and profitability while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Build and coach high-performing teams, establish accountability, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Analyze performance, manage budgets and expenses, and develop enrollment and retention strategies in partnership with regional leadership.
• Act as a local ambassador, building relationships with employers, schools and community organizations to raise visibility and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational management

Business acumen

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

People development

Education

Vocational Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Empire Beauty School, part of Empire Education Group, is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations and drive enrollment, student success and profitability at a local campus. You will oversee Admissions, Education, Student Services and Financial Aid while ensuring regulatory compliance and an excellent student experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5–8 years of combined leadership and management experience, a strong business acumen, and a proven ability to coach teams, manage budgets, and