Lab Specialist II (Cosmetology)
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $19.00 per hour
Employee category: Part-Time
Department: Cosmetology
Reports to: Association Dean of Career and Technical Education
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: AA033PTNLAB
Location: Primarily TEC, but any other college location as assigned by the
appropriate administrator
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, ensure 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.
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.
MINIMUM 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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.
Ability 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
WORKSCHEDULE
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.
To Apply
Visit www. kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available
positions.
Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date,
minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information
contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you
meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you
complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
If the position lists a required transcript (during the application
process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note
that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official
transcripts.
Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred
if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed.
If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your
transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection
committee.
Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or
shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master,
or Doctorate level degree.
Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a
discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically
attached (uploaded) to your application.
Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses
are required.
A college selection committee is responsible for application review and
interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by
the hiring manager.
Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for
employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to
administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job
functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job
description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in
responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
