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Assistant Director - Student Conflict Resolution/Ombuds

Utah Valley University -
Orem, UT

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,793 - $75,050 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Facilitation in mediation

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, the Student Ombuds plays a meaningful role in supporting student success by serving as a trusted resource for students navigating challenges, resolving concerns, and strengthening communication within the university community. This position provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact through conflict resolution, consultation, mediation, and problem-solving while helping students better understand their options and effectively address issues that affect their educational experience. The role offers the chance to foster constructive dialogue, promote understanding, and contribute to a campus environment where students feel heard, supported, and empowered.

In addition to working directly with students, the Student Ombuds collaborates with faculty and staff to encourage creative solutions and effective communication across the university. The position also provides opportunities to shape institutional improvement through outreach initiatives, educational programming, and leadership of the Ombuds Fellowship Program. By identifying trends and recommending proactive approaches to address emerging concerns, the Student Ombuds helps strengthen university processes and enhance the overall student experience while advancing professional expertise in mediation, conflict management, and higher education leadership.

Summary of Responsibilities

Ombuds Consultation and Conflict Resolution Services: Provide confidential, neutral, independent, and informal consultation to students seeking guidance related to their university experience. Assist students in understanding university policies and procedures, exploring options, managing conflict, and navigating university resources. Provide conflict coaching, mediation, facilitated dialogue, and other alternative dispute resolution services, when appropriate, to support constructive communication and informal resolution. Listen objectively to concerns, assist individuals in identifying appropriate options, and provide referrals to campus and community resources as needed. Collaborate with Student Rights and Accountability and other university partners on educational resolution pathways, restorative practices, and initiatives that support student success while maintaining the Ombuds Office's independent and informal role.
Program Development and Leadership: Oversee the development of the Ombuds Fellowship Program and other initiatives that promote communication, conflict management, and student engagement. Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and presentations related to conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, communication, civility, and related topics. Develop educational resources and outreach materials, maintain office communications and web content, manage the office budget, and oversee program assessment and evaluation. Monitor emerging research and best practices in Ombuds practice, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and student development. Collect, analyze, and report anonymous, aggregate data and prepare an annual report highlighting case trends, outreach efforts, and organizational observations.
Outreach and Networking: Coordinate outreach and educational activities that increase awareness and accessibility of Ombuds services across the university. Consult with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to promote creative problem-solving, effective communication, and collaborative approaches to resolving concerns. Identify emerging trends and systemic concerns through anonymous, aggregate data and use those observations to inform opportunities for continuous improvement of the student experience. Build collaborative relationships across campus and serve as a resource for fostering constructive conflict engagement and informal problem solving.
Complete other duties required to effectively develop, assess, and manage all aspects of conflict resolution/Ombuds programs, ensuring program effectiveness, strategic planning, and expanding programming and support to meet campus community needs. Manage/mentor employee(s) and student leaders, including recruitment, onboarding, employee support, training, and providing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in a related discipline or a combination of a B.S. or B.A. in a related field of study and experience totaling 6 years.
Prior formal, basic mediation training.
At least 3 years of experience utilizing conflict resolution and/or mediation techniques and skills with individuals and/or groups in complex and/or difficult cases.

For example:

Master's degree in a related discipline + formal mediation training + 3 years of conflict resolution/mediation experience.
OR Bachelor's degree in a related field + 2 years of related professional experience (6 years total when combined with the 4-year bachelor's degree) + formal mediation training + 3 years of conflict resolution/mediation experience.
OR Bachelor's degree in a related field + 5 years of related professional experience + formal mediation training + 3 years of conflict resolution/mediation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of the International Ombuds Association (IOA) “Foundations of Organizational Ombuds Practice” training or a 40-hour mediation course or a Certified Organizational Ombuds Practitioner.
Three or more years of experience as an ombuds or in a related dispute resolution field managing cases with the highest degree of complexity and sensitivity.
Professional experience in or working with students in higher education settings.
Training in ADR and Restorative Justice models.
Experience researching, gathering, and analyzing data regarding trends, practices, policies, procedures, and campus climate issues.
Thorough understanding of university mission, vision, goals, objectives, resources, infrastructure, policies, procedures, and practices, and understanding of applicable employment and academic laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of the university, its structure, culture, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of the nature of conflict, basic mediation and negotiation best practices, and other conflict resolution/restorative justice methods.
Knowledge of how decisions might impact individuals, as well as other stakeholders and the university/college.
The Ombuds must be sensitive in dealing with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
The Ombuds must be open, objective, and must seek to understand issues from multiple perspectives.
The Ombuds should be innovative in developing options that are responsive to differing needs.
Knowledge of managerial, leadership, and team management and development in higher education.
Expert knowledge of the appropriate role of the Ombuds, including International Ombuds Association’s standards of practice and alternative dispute resolution theories, principles, practices, and techniques.

Skills

Skills in outstanding interpersonal communication.
Skilled in program development and implementation.
Skilled in supervising and working with direct reports and student interns.
Skills in problem-solving.
Skills in strategic decision-making and exercising good judgement, especially under pressure and in conflict situations.
Skills in professional networking and collaborating with others.
Skills in providing training, workshops, and presentations to varied audiences.
Excellent organizational skills.
Skilled in data collection, assessment, and compelling reporting.

Abilities

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
Ability to organize and communicate information to varying campus groups effectively.
Ability to gather information, analyze it, and, as necessary, help campus community develop appropriate options and actions.
Ability to deal calmly, fairly, effectively, and in a timely fashion with all campus members.
Ability to be open, objective, and seek to understand issues from multiple perspectives.
Ability to develop options that are responsive to differing needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to operate program effectively and with minimal supervision.
Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy requiring both independence and freedom to act within the context of casework.
Ability to have reflective discussions and critique within the Ombuds team.
Expert ability in designing and facilitating classes, workshops, or training related to communication or conflict management.
Demonstrated ability to have tact and be multi-partial.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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