RADIO DISPATCHER

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi is seeking a dispatcher within the Facilities Management Administration department. The role receives and directs communications to appropriate personnel, monitors radio channels, and coordinates dispatches for emergency services.

Responsibilities include evaluating emergencies, maintaining dispatch logs, and sharing information with the response team as needed. Relevant experience may be substituted per policy.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role.
• Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Responsibilities

• Mutlti-tasking

Education

High School (Required)

Job description

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department:

Facilities Management Administration

Job Summary:

Receives communication and directs appropriate personnel into responsive action.

Job Description:

1. Monitors radio channels and dispatch request lines.
2. Serves as the initial point of contact for requests foremergency service.
3. Evaluate the nature and extent of the emergency and provideguidance as necessary.
4. Manage logs of calls and dispatches and shares information withresponse team as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Mutlti-tasking

Substitution Statement:

An equivalent combination of relatedexperience and education may be considered for this role.Substitutions of the required experience or education will beassessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

High School (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience| No Experience Required| Not Required

Compensation:

$18.64 - $27.96

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck.