Lab Specialist II (Cosmetology)

SUMMARY

Provide high-quality, learner-centered lab and classroom support for students enrolled in the Cosmetology program.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Collaborate with program instructors on daily lab activities, ensuring labs are set up per faculty guidance and students follow appropriate clean-up protocol daily.
• Provide technical guidance on the performance of program-specific tasks.
• Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by the program instructors.
• Supervise students in classroom, lab setting, and off-site activities.
• Ensure safety practices are followed by students.
• Follow required pollution prevention procedures in the handling of chemicals and waste products.
• Maintain records of the orders for proper accountability of materials.
• Maintain control of college-owned specialty tools, equipment, and program resources intended for students.
• Ensure all program tools, equipment, resources, and other materials are in good working order following program maintenance processes.
• Maintain program inventory or all necessary resources, reporting to program personnel on any repairs, replacements, upgrades, or purchase of additional resources.
• Ensure prompt ordering of items in collaboration with faculty.
• Enforce all rules and regulations, per the college's guidelines and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC.
• Absorb and assist with organizing all aspects of cosmetology projects, including good stakeholder relationships, meeting deadlines, and producing quality work.
• Transportation of students during field trips, customer jobs, and other activities per the college's policies and guidelines.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and/or GED equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in cosmetology or closely related field.
• Must possess a Kansas Cosmetology license.
• Must possess a Kansas Cosmetology Instructor license.
• Associate degree in Cosmetology or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of work experience in cosmetology or a closely related field.
• Training experience.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite and salon reception software.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
• Ability to train and work with various students and learners.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.
• Able to use tools of the trade safely and demonstrate safety practices to students.
• Able to communicate the necessity of being on time to class, even if this becomes a daily task.

BENEFITS

Not specified

PAY

$19.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

Up to 29 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.