Working Title: College Laboratory Assistant 2 - Cosmetology Lab Assistant
Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2
Agency: Minnesota State
Job ID : 95189
Location : Wadena
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/30/2026
Closing Date : 07/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Mn State CTC Wadena AFSCME
Division/Unit : MnSCU Mn State CTC Wadena / MnSCU Mn State CTC Class
Appointment Type : Unlimited, Part-time
Work Shift/Work Hours - Academic Year: Fall Semester: 8-4:30 PM, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks the position is not scheduled to work. Spring Semester: 8-4:30 PM, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks the position is not scheduled to work.
Work Shift/Work Hours - Summer: 10-20 hours per week, hours and schedule vary
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $21.89 - $30.58 / hourly
Job Class Option : Cosmetology
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Cosmetology
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 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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant certification in Cosmetology including a current Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Instructor License
AND
One year of teaching/tutoring experience in Cosmetology at the high school level or above
OR
An equivalent combination of education, licensure, and related work experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position
Physical Qualifications
Ability to perform program related skills, communicate with others, understand information, and maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
Ability to transport supplies of at least 15 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Customer service skills are 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.
Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of student assistants in the performance of routine lab work.
Develop and maintain lab records and reports.
Analyze instructional lab practices and experiments and develop and recommend changes or new approaches to instructors.
Observe the progress of the student and prepare written and verbal evaluations to the student's instructor.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
