Director of Financial Aid
Description
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law. Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan. Review of applications will begin May 4, 2026.
View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment.
Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer
Responsibilities
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time (260 day) position with campus location to be determined upon hire with travel to other campuses required. Primarily responsible for all matters relating to student financial aid on all campuses of the College. Direct grant aid and loan programs to provide financial assistance to students. Coordinate with Institutional Advancement to select scholarship recipients and process types and amounts of student aid. Organize and oversee student financial counseling activities. Coordinate and supervise staff responsible for issuing student aid or encumbering student accounts. Organizational, supervisory, technology, and interpersonal skills are essential. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in a student services or business field. Three years’ experience in an educational institution as a financial aid director, assistant director or related area desired. Financial/accounting background desired. Knowledge of financial aid application process, need analysis and award processing desired. Ability to access information from a computer system and willingness to travel are essential. Must possess excellent people skills.
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, Emmet, IA 51334
US
