The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: University of California Berkeley

October 23, 2017

Job Posting: University of California Berkeley

The Staff Ombuds Office at Berkeley is hiring an Assistant Ombudsperson for a one-year contract. The position reports to Director, Sara Thacker, and works with Assistant Ombuds, Julia Horvath, to provide conflict resolution and problem-solving services for all non-senate employees.

Applicants must have a bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience/training, including completion of the International Ombudsman Association Foundations course (Ombuds 101), basic mediation or conflict coaching courses. A masters degree in conflict resolution is preferred. The position pays $61,600-$70,000 and applications are due by November 1, 2017. (UC Berkeley Staff Ombuds Reports; Daily California.)

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Unknown10/26/2017 10:16 PM
I would love to apply for this role. I just graduated with my masters in conflict management from Lipscomb University!
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