Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Glen Burnie, MD

Empire Education Group; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Empire Beauty School in Glen Burnie, MD is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership across operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions. You will guide staff and students, oversee admissions, and manage budgets and partnerships to deliver a high-quality educational experience.

The role requires 5–8 years of combined experience and typically involves evenings and some weekends.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of combined work experience and education as outlined in the posting.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets is required or preferred.
• Experience with accreditation/compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all school operations including educational, compliance and administrative functions.
• Lead student admissions and enrollment processes and engage with staff and students.
• Directly manage students, staff, salon clients and community partnerships.
• Conduct orientations, advise students, perform classroom observations and maintain records.
• Address issues related to school operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Operational management

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Accreditation/compliance knowledge

Policy implementation

Admissions/enrollment experience

Education

Vocational Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Glen Burnie, MD

EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL

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

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

As the Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions within the School. You will work closely with both cosmetology students and staff to ensure an exceptional educational experience. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all school operations, actively participating in the student admissions and enrollment process, and directly managing students, staff, salon clients, and community partnerships. Additionally, you will conduct orientations, advise students, complete classroom observations, maintain student and staff records, and address any issues related to school operations.

This position requires flexibility that may include working two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month.

The annual salary for this position is$75,000 - $95,000.

Our ideal Candidate possesses 5-8 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

• 401K, medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays

Date Posted: 7/30/2026