The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: University of California Davis

June 30, 2014

Job Posting: University of California Davis

The newest UC Ombuds office is expanding. UC Davis has opened a search for two full-time Associate Ombuds. The positions will be responsible for providing "impartial, informal, independent and confidential conflict resolution services to the UC Davis community on both the Davis campus and UC Davis Medical Center."

The higher-ranking position will also develop and present workshops on conflict‐related topics; and identify systemic issues, make recommendations and formulate strategies for systemic change. Applicants must have a "thorough knowledge of the appropriate role of an organizational ombudsperson" and conflict management experience. A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Dispute Resolution or Organizational Development, and Ombuds experience in an academic environment and/or health care setting are preferred. The salaries range from $53,799.96 to $118,500. Applications are due by July 16, 2014. (UC Davis Careers.)

Related posts: UC Davis Appoints First Ombuds; University of California President Endorses Ombuds Offices.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

Some other variants include:

Austria -- Ombudsstelle

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

Germany -- Ombudspersonen

Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

Switzerland -- ombudsmann

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June 30, 2014

Job Posting: University of California Davis

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