Empire Beauty School

Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Indianapolis, IN

Empire Beauty School$85K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of combined management and operational experience
  • Post-secondary school leadership experience is a plus
  • Strong team leadership and budget management skills
  • Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities
  • Experience with accreditation and compliance is preferred
  • Ability to implement and enforce policies and procedures
  • Background in student admissions/enrollment is a plus
  • Vocational Diploma, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across all school functions
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and educational practices
  • Engage in student admissions and enrollment processes
  • Directly manage students, staff, and community partnerships
  • Conduct orientations and advise students on their educational journey
  • Perform classroom observations to ensure quality standards
  • Maintain student and staff records and address operational issues

Benefits

  • 401K, medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
Full Job Description
Executive Director (Cosmetology School) - Indianapolis, IN

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 - 90,000.00.

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: 7/27/2026

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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