The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

May 06, 2026

Job Posting: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

UTC is hiring its next University Ombuds, filling a position held by Anovia Slaughter since 2024. The office serves faculty and staff, and the role includes casework, outreach, and training responsibilities. The full-time position has a dual reporting structure: the Ombuds reports to the Office of the Chancellor through the Chief of Staff; and a secondary reporting relationship to the campus Human Resources Officer for education and training services.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in conflict resolution, organizational dynamics, or a related field. The position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1, 2026. No salary indicated. (UTC Posting via HigherEdJobs.)

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Anonymous5/07/2026 5:05 AM
What happened to Anovia?
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Anonymous5/07/2026 8:55 AM
This sounds like traditional administrative shenanigans all too familiar to ombuds.
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Anonymous5/07/2026 6:10 PM
Is this for an additional ombuds? The UTC website says she is still ombuds: https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments-and-programs/criminal-justice/faculty-and-staff
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