Cosmetology Lab Coordinator

Required Qualifications

• Manage daily operations, scheduling, and coordination in the cosmetology lab rooms and student salon/spa areas.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to ensure compliance with TDLR standards and guidelines.
• Afford assistance to instructors with setup and breakdown of demonstrations and student activities.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies and tools; keep an inventory of current stock and tools; order items as requested; receive stock and supplies; and properly store all items.
• Maintain a record of supplies used each semester to aid in determining current/future needs.
• Organize labs, student salon/spa, and storage areas for efficiency. Put supplies and equipment away after use.
• Enforce sanitation and safety procedures per TDLR standards and ensure all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Afford assistance in implementing proper safety procedures and standards; identify and report potential safety hazards. Dispose of materials according to proper guidelines. Maintain compliance with health regulations.
• Maintain equipment in the lab and student salon/spa areas. Report equipment problems and prepare appropriate requisitions for equipment repairs and routine maintenance. Follow up on completed repairs to ensure equipment is operating satisfactorily.
• Afford assistance with inspections and audits.
• Maintain all necessary records and logs.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of salon operations
• Knowledge of guidelines for the profession of cosmetology as set forth by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
• Knowledge of cosmetology tools and equipment
• Knowledge of sanitation practices
• Knowledge of chemical reactions and proper chemical disposal techniques
• Knowledge of the types of chemicals and supplies typically used in the salon/spa environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Evaluation skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Assessment skills
• Analytical skills
• Data entry skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to provide feedback for program and student improvement
• Ability to revise and update curriculum
• Ability to maintain professional relationships

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

• Certificate or associate degree in Cosmetology, and a minimum of five (5) years of professional cosmetology experience.
• An active Texas Cosmetology Operator License from TDLR is required.
• Experience in a cosmetology school setting.
• Inventory or operations experience.

Preferred

• Experience in a cosmetology school setting.
• Inventory or operations experience.