Institute Director

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose? Do you possess exceptional leadership skills and a strong desire to foster career growth for hard-working individuals? Our institute is looking for an experienced Institute Director to provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a clear vision for continued growth and success!Who We Are:Do What You Love - Love What You Do. Founded in 2004, Nurtur Aveda is a community of professionals dedicated to environmental responsibility and developing future leaders in the world of beauty and wellness. We are committed to nurturing talent, developing our team members professionally, and building a workplace where values guide our success. Rooted in our Core Values and Behaviors for Success, we celebrate accountability, teamwork, fun, and continuous improvement. Our culture blends the legacy of Aveda with our own unique vision: to create an environment where people grow, serve, and thrive.What You'll Do:Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success FactorsPlan and grow the Institute as a profitable business while leading and managing the overall operations of the campus with a high focus on teamwork, culture, and leadership developmentEnsure strict compliance with state board regulations, NACCAS standards, and DOE requirementsDevelop and implement strategies to enhance business performance, including services, retail sales, key performance indicators (KPI's), tuition, and student and staff retentionFoster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting the growth and development of both students and staffOversee budget management, financial planning, and resource allocationProvide ongoing recognition, support, and motivation for all Institute team members and studentsFacilitate and lead regularly scheduled meetings, huddles, and one-on-ones with team members and attend leadership meetings as requiredWork closely with respective team members 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 proceduresPartner with Education Manager and Student Success Team Lead to provide support, coaching, and mentoring for students to effectively resolve challenges and conflict resolutionMaintain an active oversight of the Instructor Training Program, ensuring compliance between the curriculum and state board requirementsImplement and model exceptional customer service standards by ensuring unparalleled experiencesConduct team member annual reviews, observe classroom and clinic floor education, and make recommendations for trainingEnsure guest, student, and team member satisfactionWho You Are:Exhibit the ability to identify and achieve goals, execute decisions, and work under strict deadlinesPossess strong leadership skills and experienceExperience as a Director at another Institute is preferredComfortability teaching material in the beauty industry is a plusWhat You'll Bring:College education and/or degree, or equivalent experience in the Beauty Education industry5-7 years of proven management experience, preferably in an education settingAbility to work a flexible and/or on-call schedule, including evenings and weekendsExcellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsDemonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conductAbility to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training and events as necessaryPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Walk, stand up, and/or sit for up to twelve (12) hours per dayUse hands to handle objects and reach with hands and armsWalk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, speak, and hearSee a computer screen and read paper and electronic documentsOccasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 poundsTolerate a minimal to moderate noise level typical of a school environmentPerks and Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance401(k)/matchPTOEmployee discount on products and services Growth OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer:Nurtur Holdings LLC (including its affiliated organizations) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal and state laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Nurtur also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. If this is the culture you believe in, this is the place to apply!

Created: 2026-04-02