The federally chartered, private university in Washington, D.C has re-opened its search for its first Ombudsperson. (The prior search began in July 2013.)  The position reports directly to both the President of the University and the Chair of the Faculty Senate and will serve primarily faculty and administrators. 

The search follows a decision by the Howard University Board of Trustees in January 2011 approving a Faculty Senate recommendation to establish an Ombuds Office.  The qualifications have been downgraded slightly.  Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (an advanced degree and/or relevant training is now simply preferred), and be an active member of a professional association. No salary or closing date indicated. (Howard Careers, via Indeed; Howard Faculty Senate Ombuds Survey.)