College Laboratory Asst 2 - Salon Manager Cosmetology

Working Title: College Laboratory Asst 2 - Salon Manager Cosmetology

Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2

Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID : 98290

• Location : Willmar

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Seasonal

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Willmr/Hutch TC-Willmar-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MnSCU Ridgewater Willmar TC / MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class

• Appointment Type : Classified Seasonal, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours :Academic Year Mon-Fri 7:45-4:15 (August-May) Plus 8 weeks in Summer Semester Mon-Thu 8:30-5:00

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $22.27 - $31.12 / hourly; $46,499 - $64,978 / annually

• Job Class Option : Cosmetology

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Student Services

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to assist faculty, students and clients in the Cosmetology program, and to manage salon operations and the retail store.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist faculty by providing instructional support to students in the classroom, lab and clinic setting

• As directed, assist students performing services for clients, students and mannequins, and demonstrate use of hair, skin and nail products, equipment and procedure

• Help student’s master skills and provide one-on-one assistance as directed by faculty

• Demonstrate and train students in salon computer system (retail sales transactions, printing work tickets, adding customers, booking appointments, etc.)

• Assist students with retail sales, product recommendations, customer relations, and client check-out

• Assist students with client consultations when requested by salon instructor

• Reinforce department guidelines, regulations and policies including safety and sanitation regulations established by Minnesota statutes and Minnesota Board of Cosmetology

• Maintain and update MSDS sheets.

• Open and close retail store

• Complete monthly inventory and orders for retail supplies

• Check-in salon and retail supplies

• Prepare and clean lab/salon, perform routine maintenance and notify department chair of issues/concerns as needed

• Balance cash drawer and deposit revenues daily

• Do a year-end closing inventory on all retail supplies

• Monitor salon to be in compliance with Minnesota Board of Cosmetology

• Coordinate equipment kit lists that are determined by instructors

• School Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary or industry certification/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in CosmetologyAND

• one year of teaching/tutoring experience in Cosmetology at the high school level orabove, OR

• an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Additional Requirement:

• Cosmetology Instructor License

• School Manager License through the MN Board of Cosmetology

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of current Cosmetology industry trends and practices

• Knowledge of techniques taught to students, particularly Pivot Point curriculum, hair cutting, styling, perm and coloring procedures

• Knowledge of esthetics curriculum

• Knowledge of nail curriculum

• Knowledge of cosmetology products

• Knowledge of MN safety and sanitation requirements and guidelines

• Knowledge of and ability to perform routine maintenance of salon equipment

• Ability to assess the work of students and provide appropriate feedback

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide lab instruction under the direction of faculty

• Knowledge of and ability to manage the retail store functions

• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet applications

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.