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  • Algona Real Estate Agencies

    Farm and Home Services:  515-295-2401

    Landmark Realty:  515-295-7577

    Algona Rental Properties

    Algona Lofts:  515-512-5131

    Anne Rentals:  515-341-0390 hakohlhaas@gmail.com

    Baade Rentals:  515-341-5915

    Berte Rentals:  515-924-3697

    Clegg Real Estate & Rental, Wayne Clegg:  515-341-4555

    Davis Properties:  515-295-2117 or 515-320-3020

    Eastland Park Senior Apartments:  515-295-7797 or 515-320-3912

    HJK, Karl/Jodie Helgevold:  515-851-0602 or 515-851-1344

    John and Carol Hjelmeland:  515-295-7286

    Todd and Julie Herbst-Ulmer:  515-295-5954 or 515-341-0805

    Hunt Rental, Manger-Beth:  515-395-6101 or 515-341-3550

    John and Judy Jennings:  515-295-7102

    Todd Louwagie:  515-295-3256

    Maple Park:  515-295-5174

    Murphy Management:  515-295-2927

    TLC Properties, Brian Thul:  515-884-0022

    Weaver Properties:  515-295-9227 or 515-341-0104 www.buildingsvcsgroup.com

     

     

     

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  • General Job Summary:
    This is a full-time position located at the Administration Office in Estherville. Primary responsibility is to assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Business Office Manager in the performance of duties in the Administrative Business Office and related activities. Organizational skills and self-motivation are essential. 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:
    An Associate Degree and three or more years of experience in a related area, including accounting, is preferred but not required. (A Bachelor’s Degree in a related area will receive added consideration.) Personal computer software knowledge and experience required. Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publishing, and network operation beneficial.
     
    Salary:  $19.94 per hour
     
    Fringe 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:
    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
    • Applicants are advised to fully specify knowledge and use of computer software programs.
     
    Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin June 9, 2025. 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, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer

     

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