The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: Austin Community College District

May 29, 2018

Job Posting: Austin Community College District

The community college system in Central Texas has opened a search for its first Staff Ombudsperson. (There is also an open search for the first Faculty Ombuds.) The full-time Ombuds will report to the Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and provide confidential and informal assistance to staff members and students with concerns about a staff member. (ACC enrolls over 60,000 students.)

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and at least two years experience. CO-OP designation or mediation certification are also preferred. Applications are due June 7, 2018. The salary range is $38,922-$55,603 and applications are due by June 8, 2018. (ACC Job Posting.)

Related: Job Posting (Faculty Ombuds).

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Anonymous6/01/2018 6:19 PM
In the words of the immortal Jeff Spucoli: Righteous bucks.
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