The of U of M is hiring a Director for its Office for Conflict Resolution. The position provides informal dispute resolution services -- including private consultations, facilitated discussions, and mediation -- to non-bargaining unit faculty, staff, student employees, and administrators with employment-related concerns. It also manages a staff of three.

Applicants must have an advanced degree and at least three years of experience in two or more of the following: employment regulations and practices, policy application, mediation/conflict resolution services, navigation of higher educational organizations, administration of contested hearings, and/or college teaching.  Experience as an Ombuds is specifically sought.  No closing date or salary indicated.  (HERC.)

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