Executive Director
Empire Education Group
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Providence, RI
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Posted April 5, 2026
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- Role Description As the Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions.
- 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.
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This position requires flexibility that may include working two evenings per week and two Saturdays per month.
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Requirements
- Experience with admissions/enrollment is a must
- Management experience is required and operational management experience is preferred.
- Proven ability to effectively lead a team, manage budgets, and achieve operational goals.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures.
- Leadership and Management: Proven experience in leadership roles, team management, and strategic planning.
- Operations and Compliance: Knowledge of operational processes, regulatory compliance, and industry standards in education or a related field.
- Experience with operational planning, budget management, and resource allocation
- Communication and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to build lasting relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in tracking and analyzing performance metrics (KPIs)
- Goal-Oriented and Results-Driven: Experience in meeting and exceeding operational goals, enrollment targets, and performance metrics.
Preferred Skills
- Management experience is required and operational management experience is preferred.
- School leadership experience in a post-secondary environment is a plus.
- Experience managing accreditation and/or compliance is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business, education, or a related field, and experience in the beauty industry or educational institutions is preferred.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to resolve challenges, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
Education
- (Not required) – Our ideal Candidate possesses 5-8 years of combined work experience and education as outlined below:
- (Not required) – A Vocational Diploma, or an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- (Not required) – Operations and Compliance: Knowledge of operational processes, regulatory compliance, and industry standards in education or a related field.
- (Not required) – Bachelor's degree in business, education, or a related field, and experience in the beauty industry or educational institutions is preferred.
Company Description Since 1934, Empire Education Group has been a leader in training future beauty professionals in the field of cosmetology. Headquartered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the organization is committed to creating opportunities for individuals to elevate their lives and careers. With an 80-year tradition of excellence, Empire provides high-quality education and career training to empower students to succeed in the beauty industry. The team at Empire prioritizes supporting students throughout their education journey, graduation, and career placement, with a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and opportunities. Role Description As the Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all operational, educational, compliance, and administrative functions. 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. Our ideal Candidate possesses 5-8 years of combined work experience and education as outlined below:
Experience with admissions/enrollment is a must
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.
A Vocational Diploma, or an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Qualifications
Leadership and Management: Proven experience in leadership roles, team management, and strategic planning.
Operations and Compliance: Knowledge of operational processes, regulatory compliance, and industry standards in education or a related field.
Experience with operational planning, budget management, and resource allocation
Communication and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to build lasting relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in tracking and analyzing performance metrics (KPIs)
Goal-Oriented and Results-Driven: Experience in meeting and exceeding operational goals, enrollment targets, and performance metrics. Additional Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, education, or a related field, and experience in the beauty industry or educational institutions is preferred.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to resolve challenges, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
Experience with admissions/enrollment is a must
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.
A Vocational Diploma, or an Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Qualifications
Leadership and Management: Proven experience in leadership roles, team management, and strategic planning.
Operations and Compliance: Knowledge of operational processes, regulatory compliance, and industry standards in education or a related field.
Experience with operational planning, budget management, and resource allocation
Communication and Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to build lasting relationships with staff, students, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in tracking and analyzing performance metrics (KPIs)
Goal-Oriented and Results-Driven: Experience in meeting and exceeding operational goals, enrollment targets, and performance metrics. Additional Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, education, or a related field, and experience in the beauty industry or educational institutions is preferred.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to resolve challenges, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.