Job Posting: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

North Carolina's flagship public research university has opened a search for its next University Ombuds and Director of the University Ombuds Office. The full-time position reports directly to the Chancellor and serves faculty, staff, students, administrators, and postdoctoral scholars across the university. The position is expected to begin in October 2026 and succeeds Dawn Osborne-Adams, who served as University Ombuds from 2018 until earlier this year. The successful candidate will join Josh Canzona, who is serving as Interim Ombuds.

Applicants must have an advanced degree and at least three years of related professional experience, although candidates with a bachelor's degree and additional experience will also be considered. Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree, five years of professional experience, and a strong understanding of the Ombuds role, higher education environments, conflict resolution principles, and formal institutional processes. Applications are due August 5, 2026. No compensation indicated. (UNC Posting.)

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