Financial Aid Assistant

Northwestern College has a temporary, part-time opening for a financial aid assistant to provide expert, as-needed support for our financial aid operations in 2025-26. The successful candidate is expected to work flexibly, possibly remotely, for a total of around 400 hours between the arranged start date and June 30, 2026.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assembling financial aid packages for returning students; managing NWC’s ISIR review and resolving issues; assisting with professional judgments and verifications; participating in the college’s June audit; answering financial aid questions by phone and email; and other duties as assigned by the director of financial aid. 

Higher education financial aid experience is required. 

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Apply online below and send letter of application and resume to mindy.stichka@nwciowa.edu.