Job Posting: UC Santa Barbara

The Office of the Ombuds at the University of California Santa Barbara is seeking an Assistant Ombuds. The position will take the lead on undergraduate student cases, programming, and outreach, including social media; and will support the overall mission of the office through case intake, triage, and data analysis. The Assistant Ombuds will join Associate Ombuds, David Rasch and Don Lubach, and report to the Campus Ombuds, Caroline Adams. This new, reclassified position replaces the Assistant Ombuds/Office Manager position which previously included front office reception and financial administration duties.

Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and two years of experience (or the equivalent). Preferred qualifications include: Ombuds experience and education/certification; Spanish fluency; mediation certification; Crucial Conversations trainer certification or similar; group facilitation experience; and experience working with students and/or in a public institution. The position pays $61,200-$80,200 per year and offers flexibility for some remote work. Application review begins on April 26, 2022. (UCSB Careers.)

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