Faculty Ombuds
Faculty Ombuds
Requisition Number: 68454
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
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Job Summary
The Faculty Ombuds provides consultation services for faculty members, graduate students, researchers, and others regarding CU Boulder related matters. They help constituents whose concerns involve interpersonal and/or system-related conflicts to clarify their concerns and evaluate various options for managing or resolving them. The Faculty Ombuds provides conflict coaching, mediation, group facilitation, and referral services. They also consult with appropriate campus administrative offices to obtain information about University policies and procedures. They may provide educational workshops on conflict-related topics. The Faculty Ombuds identifies and reports annually on concerns and problems involving university policies, procedures, and practices, and recommends modifying and/or developing them as appropriate. They do not provide legal advice, advocate for individuals, or accept formal notice about problems on behalf of the University. They have no administrative or decision-making authority at the university, and follow the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The OMBUDS office serves as a good place to surface, voice, discuss and clarify university-related concerns. We listen without judgment, help people untangle issues, develop options and strategize. We provide an impartial perspective and maintain what is shared with us in strictest confidence. Visitors to our office choose their path of resolution.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Provides consultation and informal coaching to assist in the resolution of conflicts, complaints, and disputes involving CU Boulder faculty members, graduate students, researchers, and other community members as needed
- Provides mediation assistance in helping to resolve interpersonal disputes involving one or more CU Boulder faculty members, graduate students, researchers, and other community members as needed
- Provides information about campus policies and procedures
- Assists faculty, researchers, and graduate students in resolving concerns related to campus policies and procedures and conflicts or disputes with other members of the campus community
- Refers people to appropriate campus resources
- Under the direction of the Director of the Ombuds Office, consults with appropriate administrators on the effect of proposed policies and procedures and recommends changes
- Maintains confidentiality and impartiality in all case interactions
- Maintains aggregate data regarding cases in the Salesforce Ombuds Case Management System
- Meets weekly with the Ombuds Office Team to discuss case activities
- Follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association
What You Should Know
The Faculty Ombuds position is a 9 month, 30 percent FTE, hybrid compensated appointment with a possibility of summer hours.
What We Can Offer
This position will pay $59,639.40 annually.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be collaborative. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Be a retired faculty member from the University of Colorado
- Be knowledgeable about the administrative structure, procedures, rules and regulations affecting faculty, graduate students and researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder
- Have a commitment to an environment where all can thrive
- Be a helpful problem-solver
- Hold the terminal degree in their academic field of study
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume/CV.
- A cover letter describing your interest in and relevant experience for the position.
For full consideration, please submit your application by 11/21/2025. The position will remain open until filled.
Candidates may reach out to the Search Chair, Kirsi Aulin, with any questions at Kirsi.Aulin@Colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Faculty-Ombuds/68454
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