Cosmetology Lab Assistant

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M State is accepting applications for a Cosmetology Laboratory Assistant. This position is located on the Wadena campus.

This position exists to provide support to the Cosmetology faculty directly related to learning, reinforcement, or guiding new technical skills to students in the Cosmetology, Nail Technician, and Esthetician programs in the clinical salon.

This position is designed to provide daily supervision, demonstration, tutoring, and perform other related work as required in order to ensure the safety of students and clients.

Fall semester, 8‑4:30, M‑F & 40 hours per week for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the position is not scheduled to work. Spring semester, 8‑4:30, M‑F & 40 hours per week for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, the position is not scheduled to work until the summer. Summer hours will vary (10‑20 hrs/wk).

On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.

Provide students or student groups orientation on tools, equipment, materials, or supplies. Demonstrate the proper and safe use or necessary steps to complete a task when using lab tools, equipment, materials, or supplies to ensure student and client safety and avoid equipment mishandling.

Assist or tutor students in order to answer questions by providing examples to clarify the tasks, drilling the students on concepts or rules, suggesting alternative methods or techniques to problem solving.

Monitor student progress as requested by faculty by proctoring placement and progress tests, and observing students work. Supervise student performance on a daily basis.

Preparation:
Prepare the lab so that supplies and equipment are ready for student laboratory work. Discuss the requirements for each lab set up with the instructor(s) in advance. Security & Safety:
Oversee the security of the lab so that equipment and materials are used properly and kept safe. Keep records of equipment used in the lab. Monitor consumption of supplies by students. Protect equipment and supplies from use by unauthorized persons, implement procedures which provide for the security of the lab and students work. Regularly conduct tests of the working condition of the equipment.

With appropriate supervision perform repair and maintenance of lab equipment to ensure that it is fully operational and safe to use. Order major repair service from vendors.

Regularly inventory supplies and equipment on hand. Discuss supply and equipment needs with instructor(s). Ensure that sufficient quantities of supplies are available and prepared to perform proper skills for demonstrations, student practices, and tests.

Recognition of broad and varied professional responsibilities which include but are not limited to support for campus and college operations, such as: front desk coverage, registration events, Spartan Welcome Days, Commencement, this is not an exhaustive list. Support the operation of college and campus Student Services operational area(s). Serve on campus, college and community committees as assigned, approved and appropriate that seek to enhance the student experience.

Other related duties as assigned by the Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner. Assist faculty in the advising and enrollment of prospective and current students. Assist faculty in the assignment of clients and/or appointments to ensure students are meeting skill requirements.

• Post‑secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant certification in Cosmetology including a current Minnesota Board of…