Job Posting: University of California Santa Barbara

The UCSB Office of the Ombuds is hiring an Analyst and Intake Coordinator. The position supports the work of the office by handling cases at intake, calendaring, researching issues, managing data, implementing evaluation procedures, maintaining and updating internal financial records, and designing awareness development tools.

Applicants should have website production software and knowledge of UC and campus policies and procedures. The full-time position pays $37,224-$52,044 and will remain open until filled. (UCSB Job Posting.)

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Update: USOA 2010 Conference Registration Now Open

The United States Ombudsman Association has opened registration for its 31st annual meeting in Dayton, Ohio, October 6-8, 2010. The agenda now also includes information on pre-conference opportunities: a two-day New Ombudsman Training; and a day-long session on Advanced Legal Writing and Editing presented by the renowned Bryan Garner, J.D.

Priority registration ends September 3, 2010. (USOA Conf. Registration Packet.)

Prior post: USOA Will Meet in Ohio for 31st Annual Conference.

Job Posting: University of Michigan

The Public Ivy in Ann Arbor is hiring an Ombudsperson. The full-time position serves student body of 41,000 and reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Applicants must have a Master's degree or better, experience in student services administration or counseling, and knowledge of University practices.

Although the description is poorly written and the position does not report to a top administrator, the office has historically followed best practices for Organizational Ombuds. The search will fill the position vacated by the retirement of Robert Holmes and currently held on an interim basis by Tom Lehker. The position pays $60,000-$90,000 and applications are due July 23, 2010. (UM Job Posting.)

Related posts: Ombuds Prompts University of Michigan to Adopt Hardship Reimbursement Program; University Of Michigan Ombuds Retires; Interim Appointed.

Ombuds for Department of Defense Inspector General Posts First Annual Report

Scott M. Deyo, who became the first DoD IG Ombudsman on March 1, 2009, met with 225 employees in the first seven months on the job -- nearly 14% of the 1,600 DoD IG employees worldwide. Most of the contact resulted from a climate assessment survey, which gave Deyo the opportunity to interview individuals about organizational concerns and to introduce the new Ombuds program.

Deyo reports that employees shared concerns shared related to the DoD IG mission, organization, strategic matters, policies, practices, and procedures. The top three major categories of issues dealt with supervisory relationships, mission, and colleague relationships, respectively. In addition to a detailed analysis of employee concerns, Deyo also provides a history of federal dispute resolution and the Ombuds field, and a copy of the DoD IG Ombuds charter. (DoD IG Ombuds Report FY 2009.)

Related posts: Job Posting; Department of Defense Announces First Ombuds for Inspector General; Progress Briefing from New DoD Ombuds; One Name Added to the List of First Certified Ombuds.

ABA 2011 Dispute Resolution Conference Set for Denver

The American Bar Association Section on Dispute Resolution convenes its 13th Annual Spring Conference at the Sheraton in downtown Denver on April 13-16, 2011. For the first time in several years, the largest Ombuds conference and the largest ADR conference will not conflict.

The ABA Section on Dispute Resolution is inviting suggestions for 90 minute educational sessions. Proposals are due no later than August 30, 2010. (ABA Section on Dispute Resolution via ADR Prof Blog; IOA 2011 Conf Info.)

Related posts: ADR Conference in New York (2009); 12th Annual ABA Dispute Resolution Conference Set for San Francisco.

Job Posting: Office of Personnel Management

The new and growing Ombuds program at OPM is hiring an Ombudsman Support Technician. The position supports the work of the office by serving as the initial contact to incoming callers and visitors, managing the online database, acting as a liaison within the office, and preparing written materials.

The GS-7/9 position pays $42,209-67,114. Applications are due July 20. (FederalGovernmentJobs.)

Prior Job Posting.

Job Posting: International Organization for Migration

The IOM Office of the Director General in Geneva is hiring an Ombuds for a one-year appointment. The position follows IOA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and assists staff members with employment-related problems.

Applicants should have a university degree in a related field and ten years of experience for mediation and conflict resolution in an international oriented organization. Fluency in speaking English and French or Spanish is required. If those restrictions don't set the bar high enough, the position is open only to internal applicants or those from non-IOM member countries. The deadline for applications is July 14. (IOM Job Posting via UN Job Monster.)

Related posts: International Organization for Migration Opens Ombuds Office; Job Posting (11/27/09).