What is the Ombuds?

The ombuds is a designated neutral who provides confidential and informal assistance for resolving university-related concerns, especially those that are not being adequately addressed through usual procedures. The ombuds is independent of the university's formal administrative structure and will consider all sides of an issue in an impartial and objective manner. The ombuds cannot impose solutions, but will identify options and strategies for resolution.

What does the Ombuds do?

The ombuds provides impartial, objective and confidential assistance to the campus community, in hearing and in mediating complaints or conflicts. Services of the ombuds are available to all members of the university community.

Job Descriptions

Lead Ombuds Job Description (Word DOC)
Associate Ombuds Job Description (Word DOC)