The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: Virginia Tech

November 05, 2018

Job Posting: Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the public, land-grant, research university in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is seeking applications and nominations for the inaugural director of its University Ombuds Office. The new position will establish a program that follows IOA standards and serves faculty, staff, students, and other university stakeholders. Currently, VT has only a Graduate School Ombuds, Bryan Hanson.

Applicants should have a master’s degree in a related field, related experience (Ombuds work, mediation, conflict resolution, employee relations, negotiation, etc.) preferably within higher education. Applications will be reviewed starting December 7, 2018. No salary indicated. (VT Posting.)

Update 11/9/18: Bryan Hanson will serve on the search committee.

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Unknown11/26/2018 8:41 AM
Less than two weeks until pool review begins (applications encouraged by Dec 7). This is a fantastic opportunity spurred by a faculty-led working group, which researched and developed a draft charter that went through university governance and has garnered strong support from provost, president, and legal counsel. Resources are committed to the development of the office. Questions or nominations can be sent to me at amyhogan@vt.edu.
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