The federally chartered university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington, D.C. has opened a search for its next Ombuds. Reporting directly to the president, the University Ombuds provides confidential and informal assistance to students, staff, faculty and/or administrators.

Applicants must have a master’s degree and five years of experience in conflict management, organizational change or closely related experience, an be fluent in American Sign Language.  No closing date or salary indicated.  (Gallaudet Jobs, via Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.)

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