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Job Title:  

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR; 12-month position

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001305

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$68,000 - $69,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Lanier Technical College – Hall County Campus; Gainesville, GA 30507 is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried position.   A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:               COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR–12 month position

REPORTS TO:         Dean of Business, Public Safety and Professional Services

SALARY RANGE:   Upper $60’s annually, depending on education, qualifications and experience

EFFECTIVE:            August 1, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position serves as program director and retains status as full-time faculty.It provides leadership for the Cosmetology program at all campus locations where Cosmetology classes are taught.

                                     

MAJOR DUTIES:

Under general supervision, the major duties include the following:

• Develop program and course outlines, goals, and objectives. 
• Prepare course content and lesson plans for classroom and online instruction for credited Cosmetology courses.
• Evaluate student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment, and prepares required budget requests.
• Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Attend required staff development training, workshops, and seminars.
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
• Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention and student job placement efforts. 
• Works with Dean to coordinate adjunct faculty and lab assistants.
• Manages administrative responsibilities related to scheduling, developing syllabi and teaching courses.
• Supervises and mentors part-time faculty and lab personnel.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Technical Diploma in Cosmetology or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Current GA cosmetologist license
• Three (3) years appropriate work experience in a position related to the Cosmetology field
• Appropriate work experience supervising a large staff (i.e. 5-15 employees) in a high paced environment
• Proficient in curriculum design, administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work flexible hours and juggle multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to teach at any College campus where Cosmetology classes are taught
• Ability to participate in appropriate staff development and campus activities
• Ability to work well in the classroom and supervise students in laboratory settings
• Ability to develop and evaluate lesson plans
• Ability to direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies
• Ability to handle administrative responsibilities related to teaching of courses, data collection, and reporting for licensing agencies, accreditation agencies and/or the College
• Have a positive attitude and strong organizational and interpersonal skills  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications & technical

competencies):                      

• Associate’s degree or higher in education or related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university
• More than three (3) years appropriate work experience in a position related to the Cosmetology field
• Three (3) years or more of appropriate work experience supervising a large staff (i.e. 5-15 employees) in a high paced environment
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment
• Being bilingual is a plus.

Physical Demands

Will lift or move objects of a light to medium weight, up to 20 pounds.  Work is typically performed in a classroom and lab environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.  Full range of hand and finger motion are utilized.

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), 13 state holidays, and one (1) day of telework after 6 months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.