The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: University of Massachusetts Amherst

July 03, 2017

Job Posting: University of Massachusetts Amherst

The largest public university in New England is hiring an Assistant Ombuds through an internal search. The position reports to Carol Booth and serves faculty, staff, and 30,000 students. Only current university employees are eligible to apply. The new position expands the office and will also work with Associate Ombuds Martha Patrick.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and three to five years of relevant experience. An advanced degree and/or ADR training are preferred. The salary for the position ranges from $46,200 to $69,800. Applications should be submitted by July 11, 2017. (UMass Jobs.)

Related posts: UMass-Amherst Ombuds Releases Annual Report [2007]; UMass Appoints New Associate Ombuds; University of Massachusetts Amherst Ombuds Publishes 2012 Annual Report; Job Posting; University of Massachusetts Amherst Selects Ombuds.

Updated 7/5/17 to clarify that the search will not be replacing Martha Patrick.

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Mark P.7/07/2017 1:40 PM
This appears to be open to UMass employees only.
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Tom Kosakowski7/07/2017 4:27 PM
Correct (at this point).
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