• Communication Officer (Part-time)

    Lycoming College • Williamsport, PA 17701

    Job #2777546206

  • Lycoming College is hiring a part-time Communications Officer to join the Public Safety team.



    Lycoming College, one of the nation’s oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for two full-time openings with the Public Safety team as a Communications Officer.



    With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our 

    mission

     and 

    2021 strategic plan

    . This position is often the first departmental contact for the Lycoming Community within the Public Safety Office. Fulfilling this role requires Communication Officers to be exceptionally attuned to the needs and experiences of all members of Lycoming’s diverse community and be adept at supporting and enhancing the campus experience of all with whom they work.



    This position has a schedule of Friday-Saturday from 11pm-7am. The pay for the position begins at $13.50 per hour and includes retention bonuses of $.50 per hour after six months of active employment and an additional $1.00 per hour after a year of active employment.



    Who We Are:


    Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at ~~~

    The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

    Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.



    What will I do in this role?

    • Respond

      promptly

      to and

      properly

      document

      calls

      for

      service

      in

      accordance

      with

      applicable

      policies

      and

      procedures

      for

      functions

      including,

      but not

      limited

      to:

      • Alarms (fire,

        physical

        plant

        systems, and

        other)

      • Assisting with students,

        employees,

        visitors

      • Emergencies

    • Communicate

      effectively

      and

      respectfully

      with

      all

      members

      of

      the

      campus

      community and visitors.

    • Accept and return lost and found property according to the established policies and procedures

    • Complete communication logs

      • radio/telephone log

      • vehicle use log

    • Responsible for distributing keys and returning them to the key cabinet

    • De-escalate

      difficult

      situations

      by

      remaining

      calm,

      being

      empathetic,

      and

      maintaining

      impulse

      control

      to resolve matters while ensuring the exercise of authority respects the rights of individuals and groups, identities and lived experiences.

    • Assist

      local

      law

      enforcement,

      fire,

      and

      other

      emergency

      service

      agencies

      in the

      performance

      of

      duties

      when requested.

    • Perform other duties as

      requested.

    What are we looking for?


    Education

    Required:

    High school diploma



    Experience and Qualifications:

    Skills:

    • Computer

      skills

      essential

      (knowledge

      of

      Microsoft

      Word;

      experience

      using

      email

      and

      internet)

    • Excellent customer service

      and

      interpersonal/communications skills required

      to

      respond

      to

      sensitive

      situations with diplomacy

      and tact

      (e.g. listening, verbal/non-verbal

      skills)

    • Strong written communication skills

      to

      effectively

      communicate

      and

      document required

      reports.

    Abilities:

    • Ability

      to

      develop

      and

      maintain

      a

      working

      knowledge

      of

      college

      policies

      and

      procedures.

    • Ability

      to make

      quick

      decisions

      using

      sound

      judgment

      in

      emergency

      situations.

    • Ability

      to carry out

      verbal

      and

      written

      instructions

    • Ability

      to

      establish

      and

      maintain

      effective

      relationships

      with

      those

      contacted

      in the course

      of

      work

    • Ability to maintain

      a

      high degree

      of

      confidentiality

      at

      all

      times

    • Ability

      to

      demonstrate

      professional

      conduct

      in

      highly

      sensitive

      or

      volatile

      situations

    • Ability

      to

      handle

      multiple,

      simultaneous

      responsibilities

      at

      all

      times,

      most

      significantly

      in

      stressful

      situations

    Job Competencies:

    • Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and belonging

    • Demonstrates

      professionalism

      and

      contributes

      to

      fostering

      a

      positive work/learning

      environment

    What We Offer!


    Employee Perks:

    • 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks

    • Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities

    • Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members

    • Use of the campus Library

    How do I Join the Warrior Team?


    Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.

    Review of application materials will begin immediately and will cease once the position has been filled.



    Lycoming College Proudly Celebrates and Values Diversity.


    We are committed to fostering an inclusive campus community supporting all faculty, staff, and students. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse identities and all who are interested in supporting and contributing to our mission and strategic plan. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer. 


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