Director of Financial Aid

General Job Summary

This is a full-time (260 day) position with campus location to be determined upon hire. Travel to other campuses is required. The role is primarily responsible for all matters relating to student financial aid on all campuses of the College, including direct grant aid and loan programs to provide financial assistance to students. It includes coordinating with Institutional Advancement to select scholarship recipients and process the types and amounts of student aid, organizing and overseeing student financial counseling activities, and coordinating and supervising staff responsible for issuing student aid or encumbering student accounts. Organizational, supervisory, technology, and interpersonal skills are essential. The position requires travel using a personal vehicle.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree is 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 is desired. A financial/accounting background is desired. Knowledge of the financial aid application process, need analysis, and award processing is desired. Ability to access information from a computer system and willingness to travel are essential. Applicants must possess excellent people skills.

Salary

$72,700

Benefits

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.

Application Process

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Review of applications will begin April 20, 2026. View complete job description and application process at Contact Lynn Miller at or .

Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer.

Additional Postings available from Iowa Lakes Community College

#J-18808-Ljbffr