Job Posting: Harvard Medical School

Harvard University is accepting applications for an Ombudsperson at Harvard Medical School, School of Dental Medicine, and School of Public Health. The position has three major areas of responsibility: dispute resolution/consultation and referral; policy analysis; and community outreach and education. Applicants must have an advanced degree in a related field; demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, mediation and/or negotiation; and some prior supervisory experience. Prior experience in an academic or medical environment, and Ombuds experience is preferred. The salary range for the position is $87,800 to $155,400. No closing date indicated. (Harvard Job Posting, Compensation Schedule; via New England HERC.)

Linda J. Wilcox has served as the Ombuds for the Harvard Medical School since the office’s inception in 1991. She holds both a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study and a Master’s Degree in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to coming to Harvard, Wilcox was a labor negotiator and mediator. (HMS Ombuds Office.)