Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

Posted: 09/16/2025

General Job Summary:
This is a full-time, 260-day contract position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Primary responsibilities are to coordinate and lead campus tours for potential nursing students, manage communications via email and phone, and serve as the primary academic advisor for all nursing students providing comprehensive guidance and support from initial inquiry through to graduation. May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

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.


Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a health care field preferred. Experience in student services and/or academic advising beneficial. Must have excellent research, organizational, communication, leadership, and planning skills.

Salary:  $47,035
 
Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Retirement package.
 
Application Process:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
 

  • 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.
 
Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin October 6, 2025. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources Office, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer