Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Speedway, IN

Empire Education Group; Speedway (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Empire Beauty School in Speedway, IN is seeking an Executive Director to lead all aspects of the cosmetology program and campus operations.

You will drive admissions, student services, career placement, and regulatory compliance while building a high-performing team and a culture of excellence.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, budget oversight, community partnerships, and a compelling student experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of combined education and work experience.
• Vocational Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Leadership experience required.
• Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for school operations including Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services.
• Drive enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, revenue, and profitability.
• Build high-performing teams, coach and develop talent, establish accountability, and foster collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Operational management

Education

Vocational Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Speedway, IN

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

Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Speedway, IN

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:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive Director to lead our Empire Beauty School in CITY STATE! This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about developing people, creating an exceptional student experience, and driving school success.
The Executive Director provides overall leadership for school operations, including Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services, and administrative functions. This role is responsible for driving enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, revenue, and profitability while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who knows how to build high-performing teams, coach and develop talent, establish accountability, and create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The Executive Director will analyze performance, manage budgets and expenses, develop enrollment and retention strategies, and partner with Regional Leadership to achieve short- and long-term business goals.
This role also serves as a local ambassador for Empire by building relationships with employers, schools, community organizations, and other partners while increasing the school’s visibility and community presence.

The annual salary for this position is $80,000.00 - 90,000.00.

Our ideal Candidate possesses 5-8 years of combined work experience and education as outlined below:

• 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, including admissions/enrollment and education or training management, preferred.
• Experience with accreditation and/or regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.
• 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.

Benefits include:

• 401K, medical, dental, vision, and more!