Communication officer

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

Lycoming College, one of the nations 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

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 Lycomings 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 nations 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

http : / / www.lycoming.edu .

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

service

accordance

with

applicable

policies

procedures

functions

including,

but not

limited

to : Alarms (fire,

Alarms (fire,

physical

plant

systems, and

other)Assisting with students,

employees,

visitorsEmergencies

Communicate

effectively

respectfully

with

members

campus

community and visitors.Accept and return lost and found property according to the established policies and proceduresComplete communication logs

radio / telephone logvehicle use log

Responsible for distributing keys and returning them to the key cabinetDe-escalate

difficult

situations

remaining

calm,

being

empathetic,

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

enforcement,

fire,

other

emergency

service

agencies

in the

performance

duties

when requested.Perform other duties as

requested.

What are we looking for?Education

Required : High school diploma

High school diploma

Experience and Qualifications : Skills :

Computer

skills

essential

knowledge

Microsoft

Word;

experience

using

email

internet)Excellent customer service

interpersonal / communications skills required

respond

sensitive

situations with diplomacy

and tact

e.g. listening, verbal / non-verbal

effectively

communicate

document required

reports.

Abilities : Ability

Ability

develop

maintain

working

knowledge

college

policies

procedures.Ability

to make

quick

decisions

using

sound

judgment

emergency

situations.Ability

to carry out

verbal

written

instructionsAbility

establish

maintain

effective

relationships

with

those

contacted

in the course

workAbility to maintain

high degree

confidentiality

timesAbility

demonstrate

professional

conduct

highly

sensitive

volatile

situationsAbility

handle

multiple,

simultaneous

responsibilities

times,

most

significantly

stressful

situations

Job Competencies :

Commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and belongingDemonstrates

professionalism

contributes

fostering

positive work / learning

environment

What We Offer!Employee Perks :

15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacksReduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilitiesUse of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family membersUse 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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Last updated : 2024-11-03

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