The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: University of Alberta

March 17, 2014

Job Posting: University of Alberta

The public research university in Edmontonis hiring a Graduate Student Ombudsperson for a four month contract (April 15 – August 15, 2014). Reporting to UA's Director of the Student OmbudService, Natalie Sharpe, the position will work with graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and medical residents.

Applicants must have a postgraduate degree; training in conflict management, negotiation, mediation, adjudication, intellectual property issues; general knowledge of administrative law; excellent communication, presentation, critical thinking, and listening skills; experience as a practitioner in mediation and administrative hearings; and have a strong commitment to student service. Post-secondary teaching and research skills would be an asset. The annual salary equivalent for the position is $58,042 - $96,771. Applications are due March 21, 2014.

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March 17, 2014

Job Posting: University of Alberta

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