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Communication Officers Job at Lycoming College in Williamsport

Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA, United States


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. 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.Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states, territories and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men.The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed and engaged individuals.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.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)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 proceduresComplete communication logsradio/telephone logAssist

local

law

enforcement,

fire,

and

other

emergency

service

agencies

in the

performance

of

duties

when requested.Education

Required:

High school diplomaComputer

skills

essential

(knowledge

of

Microsoft

Word;

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.Ability

to

develop

and

maintain

a

working

knowledge

of

college

policies

and

procedures.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

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.