Job Posting: University of California Merced

The UC campus in Northern California is hiring an Assistant Ombudsperson. The position "serves as the initial, and sometimes sole, contact for students [about 8,000 and growing], staff and faculty seeking assistance from the Office of Ombuds Services," and provides conflict resolution services on cases of moderate complexity. The search will fill a position held by Henok Elias.

Preferred qualifications include: an advanced degree in a related area; knowledge of UC policies; IOA training or certification; mediation training; marketing, design and/or presentation skills with experience facilitating workshops.  The position pays $48,000-$55,000.  Applications will be reviewed beginning October 25, 2017.  (UC Merced Jobs.)

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