Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Conflict Management Specialist for Employee Partners of Conflict Transformation (EmPact) within the Office of Workplace Culture.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Cross-Campus Collaboration
Cross-Campus Collaboration
- Represents EmPaCT as a key contributor and thought leader across several institutional initiatives and governance groups.
- Assists in ensuring that EmPaCT’s services are integrated into broader campus strategies for inclusive excellence and workforce resilience.
Program Implementation
- Provides a respectful and safe place for employees to discuss issues and concerns while creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture.
- Provides quick, effective, and responsive conflict management through varied techniques, including but not limited to mediation, facilitated conversations, and informal dispute resolution.
- Coaches supervisors on correcting inappropriate conduct and provides guidance on having difficult conversations.
- Explains relevant University policies and processes, and makes referrals to appropriate offices.
- Triages casework, identifies potential solutions to address different case types, and acts appropriately using guidelines and Policies.
- Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of EmPaCT’s core services and resources, including standard workshops such as Non-Violent Communication and Difficult Conversations, which are available to all faculty and staff.
Data-Driven Innovation & Operational Excellence
- Works in EmPaCT’s case management operations, including the development and utilization of the OneSource system to monitor case trends, assess organizational needs, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Leverages data and stakeholder feedback to identify patterns, generate insights, and inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
Project Leadership & Institutional Impact
- Contributes to high-impact institutional initiatives and special projects aligned with the University’s strategic goals for talent development, community well-being, and organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrates agility in responding to emerging needs and provides leadership on mission-critical efforts to strengthen employee engagement and trust across the institution.
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