Job Posting: Santa Clara University

The private, Jesuit university in Silicon Valley California is hiring its first University Ombudsperson. The new, full-time position will serve Santa Clara's faculty and staff (and not the 9,000 students). The Office of the University Ombuds is located organizationally in the Office of the President, and reports to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Ombuds will practice to IOA standards. 

Applicants must have: a Master’s, PhD, JD, or advanced certificate in mediation, conflict or dispute resolution, organizational psychology, higher education, counseling or related fields, and five years of relevant professional experience or training; and Certified Organizational Ombudsman Practitioner credential or eligibility to be certified within two years of hire. Six years experience in a related field or higher education are preferred. The position pays $92,500 to $108,750 per year. (SCU Posting.)