Floating Assistant Director (Cosmetology School) - Bloomington & Spring Lake Park, MN

Empire Education Group; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Empire Beauty School in Bloomington, MN, and Spring Lake Park, MN, seeks a Floating Assistant Director to oversee daily operations and student outcomes. You will lead admissions, education, student services, financial aid, career services, and admin functions while traveling between campuses as needed.

We require a strong leader with 3–5 years of combined education and work experience, plus a track record in supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational diploma or associate’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years combined education and work experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead across Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services and administrative functions.
• Support enrollment, retention, graduation and student success while aligning with operational goals.
• Coach and develop the school team and monitor performance; implement company initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accreditation, state licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with employers, schools and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Organizational

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

Floating Assistant Director (Cosmetology School) - Bloomington & Spring Lake Park, MN

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

Floating Assistant Director (Cosmetology School) - Bloomington & Spring Lake Park, MN

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 motivated and people-focused Floating Assistant Director to join our Empire Beauty School team in Bloomington, MN & Spring Lake Park, MN!

This position will be based out of our Bloomington campus, and will travel to support our Spring Lake Park campus as needed.

As the second-in-command, the Assistant Director works closely with the Executive Director to support the day-to-day operations of the school and help create an exceptional experience for both students and co-workers. The Assistant Director provides leadership across Admissions, Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Services, and administrative functions while supporting enrollment, retention, graduation, student success, and operational goals. This role helps lead, coach, and develop the school team, monitor performance, implement company initiatives, and ensure the school operates safely and effectively.

The Assistant Director also serves as a key resource for students and co-workers, provides management coverage when the school is open, and helps maintain compliance with company, accreditation, state licensing, and regulatory requirements. Building strong relationships with employers, schools, community organizations, and other partners is also an important part of the role.

This position requires flexibility, with a schedule that includes two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month. The annual salary for this role is $ 65,000.00 - 70,000.00.

Our ideal candidate possesses a combination of work experience, education, and professional characteristics, including:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational Diploma or Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Three to five years of combined education and work experience required.
• Leadership, management, or supervisory experience required.
• Post-secondary education, admissions/enrollment, or student services experience preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may qualify.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Business acumen and data-driven thinking to support effective decision-making and school performance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to implement and execute established policies, procedures, and company initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database systems, internet tools, and video conferencing platforms.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of ethics, compliance, and confidentiality.

Benefits include:

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