Communications Officer (Part-time)

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
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 $15.00 per hour.

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 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 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 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 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. 21 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 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 faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

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.

Posted 2026-01-12

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