The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: Ryerson University

July 06, 2021

Job Posting: Ryerson University

The public research university in Toronto, Ontario has opened a search for its next Ombudsperson. The position leads a well-established office that serves 24,000 students. The position has been held by Kwame Addo for the past two years. He will be returning to municipal work as the Ombudsman for the City of Toronto. Other members of the office are Assistant Ombudspersons Ayesha Adam and Gemma Kerr.

Applicants should have a graduate degree in social sciences, education, law or a related field; knowledge of the post-secondary education setting and the policies and services available to students; and experience supervising professional staff. No salary indicated. Applications are due July 27, 2021. (FCO Posting; Toronto News.)

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July 06, 2021

Job Posting: Ryerson University

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