Cosmetology Lab Assistant, College Laboratory Asst 1

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Working Title:

Cosmetology Lab Assistant, College Laboratory Asst 1

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

MSSE - Winona Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$21.26 - $30.20

Job Description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of Minnesota State College Southeast Cosmetology to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to Minnesota State College Southeast Cosmetology students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
• Adhere to Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Law and Rules regulations and statutes
• 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, coaching 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
• Lab Equipment safety and preparation
• 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.

Salary Range:

$21.26-$29.28

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure in Cosmetology, OR
• 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in cosmetology at the high school level or above, OR
• 2 years of work experience in cosmetology where no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Additionally, a Minnesota State Cosmetology Instructor's License is required for the position. If successful applicant does not possess a license, the successful applicant must acquire the license within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualification

• Customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
• Salon Manager's License from Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Examiners or 3 or more years full-time industry experience as a licensed cosmetologist.

Knowledge of:

• The particular subject matter presented within the college lab sufficient to respond to conceptual questions raised by students.
• Laboratory equipment sufficient to instruct others in its proper use and to perform routine maintenance.
• Lab practices, techniques and safety standards sufficient to determine the physical layout of a lab and to prepare various lab materials and experiments.

Ability to:

• Communicate orally with students and instructors through short lectures, demonstrations, or discussions.
• Develop and maintain lab records and reports.
• Observe the progress of the student and prepare written and verbal evaluations to the student's instructor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform and demonstrate program skills, the use of fine motor skills, and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move supplies, lift and carry at least 15 lbs.

Work Shift

Part-Time Hours schedule

About

Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

10-19-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-22-2026

Close Date:

10-14-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Alecia Carol Spagnoletti

Posting Contact Email:

alecia.spagnoletti@southeastmn.edu