Are you passionate about working with talented professionals in the world of beauty and wellness? Do you possess exceptional leadership skills and desire to foster career growth? At Aveda Institute West Chester, we do more than just teach skills, we inspire future leaders in beauty! If you refer to the beauty industry as your “home”, you may be the person that we’re seeking for our Assistant Institute Director role!

Aveda Institute of West Chester is a cosmetology and esthetics school and is known for the Aveda Experience we offer for our students, guests and team members alike.

• Our culture consists of having Fun, being a Servant Leader, Team work, Accountability, and creating an environment that is Student and Guest focused.
• We believe in treating ourselves, each other, and the planet with care and respect.

The Position: We’re looking for an Assistant Institute Director!

• We offer exceptional benefits, including 401k match, superior health insurance, PTO, growth opportunities, and a professional development budget (not to mention the amazing colleagues). We are Aveda, everything that we do in a day is done to educate our students to the highest level and to inspire a love for Aveda and our mission…
  • Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. ~ Horst Rechelbacher
• We believe learning never ends.

What Makes Our Culture So Great?

• We have an amazing mission that drives everything we do
• Sharing the sourcing stories with guests and students connects them to our brand and our products
• We hold each other accountable to be the best version of ourselves each day
• We are family and take care of one another
• Having fun is a MUST
• We are socially responsible respecting ourselves, the planet and our community

Success in this Role:

• Collaborate seamlessly with the Institute Director to achieve initiatives
• Motivate the team with effective methods
• Think strategically
• Possess high attention to detail
• Disciplined work habits and organizational skills
• Very positive attitude

What You’ll Do:

• Work in tandem with the Institute Director to supervise day-to-day operations of education, student resources, admissions, financial aid, and guest care by prioritizing resources, facilitating alignment of the team, setting high expectations, inspiring commitment, encouraging mutual support, and enabling development opportunities
• Provide ongoing recognition, support, and motivation for all Institute team members and students
• Facilitate and lead regularly scheduled meetings, huddles, and one-on-ones with team members and attend leadership meetings as required
• Work closely with the Institute Director to facilitate effective recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes, including but not limited to communicating staffing needs, conducting interviews, training new hires, coaching team members, and following appropriate disciplinary and termination procedures
• Maintain an active oversight of the Instructor Training Program, ensuring compliance between the curriculum and state board requirements
• Implement and model exceptional customer service standards by ensuring unparalleled experiences
• Provide guidance and support in developing action plans to address areas or people requiring improvement, and ensure compliance with company standards
• Promote a guest- and student-focused environment, demonstrate adaptability, and sponsor continuous learning
• Partner with the Institute Director to conduct team member annual reviews, observe classroom and clinic floor education, and make recommendations for training
• Ensure guest, student, and team member satisfaction

Who You Are:

• Exhibit the ability to identify and achieve goals, execute decisions, and work under strict deadlines
• Possess strong leadership skills and experience
• Ideally have a background as a cosmetologist or esthetician in the past
• Experience as a Director at another Institute preferred
• Should have sufficient educational experience, post-secondary tech school preferred
• Should be comfortable teaching material in the beauty industry

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, Bachelor’s degree a plus
• College education and/or degree or equivalent experience in the Beauty Education industry
• 5-7 years of proven management experience, preferably in an education setting
• Ability to work a flexible and/or on-call schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct
• Ability to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training and events as necessary.

Perks and Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k Match
• Dental/Vision/Life/ST Disability
• PTO
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Budget
• Growth Opportunities