Empire Beauty School

Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Augusta, GA

Empire Beauty School$85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of combined work experience in management and education
  • Proven track record in leading a team and managing budgets
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with accreditation and compliance management
  • Background in student admissions/enrollment is a bonus
  • Vocational Diploma, or an Associate's/Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for operational and educational functions
  • Oversee all school operations for optimal educational experience
  • Participate in the student admissions and enrollment process
  • Manage relationships with students, staff, and community partners
  • Conduct orientations and advise students effectively
  • Perform classroom observations and maintain necessary records
  • Address operational issues and implement solutions

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
Full Job Description
Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Augusta, GA

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 $85,000.00 - 95,000.00.

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: 6/16/2026

About Empire Beauty School

Empire Beauty School is a for-profit beauty school with 88 locations across the United States. The school offers courses in cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering. Empire Beauty School was founded in 1934 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The school is owned by the private equity firm, The Regis Corporation.
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