Chief Operations Officer

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States La' James International College Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

La’ James International College is a beauty school with five different accredited campuses throughout the state of Iowa. Our focus is on our students and helping them build confidence so they can pursue their goals of becoming beauty professionals.

Our campus locations include - Des Moines, IA ; Fort Doge, IA ; Cedar Falls, IA ; Cedar Rapids, IA ; Davenport, IA. You will be responsible for working out of multiple campus locations.

You will need to already be living in and around these locations, or willing to relocate.

We are looking to hire a visionary COO to oversee our company’s operational processes, and to ensure a superb customer experience. The COO will optimize our company's operating capabilities, employ strategies to maximize customer satisfaction, and manage marketing initiatives. The COO will assist in compiling the company's budget, and employ strategies to safeguard assets and stock. You will compile financial reports, and control financial policies and procedures. You will team up with management to implement business strategies.

To ensure success you should have a clear understanding of our company’s core values and culture. Top candidates will be exemplary leaders, have superb business acumen, and have a sound understanding of business strategies.

COO Responsibilities:

  • Working together with key participants to compile the budget.
  • Spearheading strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction.
  • Driving the company’s operating capabilities to surpass customer satisfaction and retention, and company goals.
  • Controlling company costs, and introducing tactical initiatives to address theft and other losses.
  • Monitoring invoices, money handling procedures, accounting, and bank processes.
  • Preparing timely and accurate financial performance reports.
  • Overseeing marketing initiatives and implementing better business practices.
  • Delegating responsibilities to ensure staff members grow as capable participants.
  • Employing various initiatives to coach employees to optimize their capabilities.
  • Completing performance reviews in a prudent manner.
  • Assessing and implementing improved processes and new technologies, and collaborating with management regarding the implementation of these improvements.

COO Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration.
  • 5 years of experience managing a complex enterprise's human resources, finances, operations, and strategies.
  • Proven track record of outstanding performance in a previous complex enterprise.
  • Proven track record of managing complex budgets successfully.
  • Demonstrated experience of ethical leadership.
  • Outstanding verbal and written skills, and experience working with staff on all levels.
  • Ability to make business projections three years into the future.
Company DescriptionLa’ James International College, also known as LJIC, has been offering innovative, unique, and industry-leading education and training for almost 50 years We have 5 campus locations in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines and Fort Dodge, Iowa. We believe that pursuing an education in the professional health and beauty industry is the first step to discovering a career filled with creativity and endless opportunities. Our mission at all of our campus locations in the Midwest is set upon four cornerstone goals: Enroll, Educate, Graduate, and Place.

Our goal is to maximize student's potential through programs that teach not only the latest techniques, but also proven business and marketing strategies. LJIC’s quality education can significantly improve student's earning potential and prepare them for a long-term future in the industry.Company DescriptionLa’ James International College, also known as LJIC, has been offering innovative, unique, and industry-leading education and training for almost 50 years We have 5 campus locations in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines and Fort Dodge, Iowa. We believe that pursuing an education in the professional health and beauty industry is the first step to discovering a career filled with creativity and endless opportunities. Our mission at all of our campus locations in the Midwest is set upon four cornerstone goals: Enroll, Educate, Graduate, and Place.\r
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Our goal is to maximize student's potential through programs that teach not only the latest techniques, but also proven business and marketing strategies. LJIC’s quality education can significantly improve student's earning potential and prepare them for a long-term future in the industry.

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