Earlham College Hiring for Dispatcher PT – Night Shift at Indiana, United States Full Time

Description of Earlham:

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located
in Richmond, IN, a small city that’s just a short drive away from
several major metropolitan areas – including Dayton, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through
research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer
Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the
chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community
assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and
practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a
commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based
community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of
being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our
student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming
from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color.
Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College;
many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make
a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with
students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a
safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star
rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by
respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity
and inclusion are central to Earlham’s institutional priorities and
our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham
education.

Description of Position:

Earlham College invites applications for the position of Part-Time
Dispatcher in the Department of Public Safety. This is a part-time
hourly staff position with a $15.00/hr pay rate and partial
benefits package including:

• Paid Vacation/Sick time
• Access to Wellness Center
• Admission to Campus Events

The Public Safety Dispatcher, reporting to the Assistant Director
of Public Safety, acts as the primary emergency and general
information and a message relay contact for the campus community.
This position handles all incoming calls through the college
switchboard and coordinates dispatch and deployment of Public
Safety and other campus personnel. This position works primarily
night shift; 12:00 am (Midnight) – 8:00 am approximately 24 hours a
week, which may fall on holidays. Other shifts may periodically
also be available.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Answer all Public Safety phones (emergency and non-emergency)
  and initiate necessary response
• Answer incoming calls received through the campus switchboard
  and forward to appropriate office or provide information as
  needed
• Monitor all campus alarm systems (fire, security, etc.)
• Maintain necessary communications with patrol officers, as well
  as local law enforcement, fire department and emergency medical
  personnel as needed
• Maintain necessary shift logs
• Monitor systems for controlling electronic access and video
  surveillance
• Utilize department’s computer records management system for
  reports and data entry
• Provide front desk assistance to students, employees and
  visitors of the College, which may include but not be limited to
  issuing parking permits, ID cards and keys

Qualifications:

• Attainment of high school diploma or GED
• Experience in the human services field, first
  responder/emergency response or a related field is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and maintain a working knowledge of
  departmental rules and regulations
• Ability to think and act quickly and professionally in
  sensitive situations
• Ability to work cooperatively with other Public Safety staff,
  College employees and local law enforcement officials
• Ability to work and communicate well with college-aged adults
  in a multicultural environment
• Computer proficiency is required
• Applicants with previous First Responder experience will be
  strongly considered
• Excellent problem-solving and good interpersonal skills,
  including the ability to work well in a team setting with minimal
  supervision
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as assist in
  the supervision of student staff
• Neat and organized work style, excellent phone etiquette skills
  and the ability to handle confidential information

To Apply :

Please submit the following application materials through our
Earlham Careers Portal :

• Resume information
• Contact information for three references

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled.

Earlham College requires all employees to be vaccinated against
COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two
weeks of the employment start date.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of
society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports
individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized
because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and
physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from
women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker
identity, the College also solicits applications from members of
the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham’s Work Authorization Policy

Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all
newly hired employees within the United States.