"Cosmetology Aide (Part-time)"

Cosmetology Aide (Part-time)

Campus: Skyline College

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 60

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Months Per Year: 10

Hours Per Week: 15

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Cosmetology Aide includes paraprofessional work involving providing instructional and related support services to students in a community college cosmetology program. Under general supervision, the position is responsible for providing input into the development and implementation of cosmetology curriculum, tutoring, teaching, and demonstrating laboratory and classroom procedures, and conferring with faculty regarding student progress. Public contact is extensive, primarily including students and staff, for the purpose of exchanging instructional and related information. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required within the scope of the classification to analyze and interpret data and resolve frequent minor problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in employee time and student learning progress. A Cosmetology Aide can direct the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exchanges information with faculty and management staff regarding short- and long-range curriculum planning, instructional and tutorial needs assessment and services, laboratory set-up, laboratory policies and procedures, and related department issues
• Confers with faculty, students, and staff regarding student progress
• Attends workshops, seminars, and other activities to obtain current information
• Assists in the design and development of materials for presentation
• Assists with the planning and/or demonstration of cosmetology subject matter to classes and individual students
• Directs students in practical labs
• Tutors students on problem areas related to classroom and lab procedures; assists in the development of tests and proctors tests as assigned
• Provides technical and other information to clients concerning services offered, costs, appointment schedules, and related matters
• Composes, compiles data for, and prepares reports of laboratory and/or classroom activities and/or student progress
• Researches the background of subject matter to maintain current information
• Uses a database and a variety of computer software to enter, modify, and retrieve data, and to compose and prepare correspondence, memoranda, course materials, and other printed materials
• Oversees the work of clerical and other staff in daily operations of the laboratories and classroom activities
• Makes recommendations for the purchase and/or modification of laboratory and classroom equipment and supplies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, techniques, equipment, and materials used in beauty salons and similar services
• Safety procedures and policies related to storage, use, and disposal of cosmetology products, materials, and equipment

Skill in:

• Teaching and/or tutoring individuals and groups in cosmetology procedures, policies, equipment, materials, safety, salon operations, and other related topics
• Oral communication, including public speaking
• Written communication
• Sensitive, respectful, and effective communication with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
• Researching and compiling data for current cosmetology information and the development of instructional materials
• Use of the Microsoft Office Suite software to prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and presentations as needed

Ability to:

• Work effectively as part of a customer-service team

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in cosmetology OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified and licensed to practice Cosmetology in the State of California
• Successful experience of increasing responsibility in a cosmetology-related field of employment, preferably a salon, cosmetology lab, or other cosmetology service that has included tutoring and/or non-credentialed teaching
• Working knowledge of cosmetology techniques, procedures, equipment, supplies, materials, and safety procedures
• Experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring people in a learning environment
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other written materials
• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication, including public speaking
• Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team

Additional Information:

Physical/Other Requirements: This classification requires attention to detail; good memory; oral communication to individuals and groups; collaboration, compromise; standing for long periods; exposure to fumes and chemicals; adaptability, flexibility, tact and sensitivity; manual dexterity; reaching, bending from the waist, reaching overhead; moving objects of moderate weight; data comparison and analysis in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are available. Classified employees may participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community’s diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.