Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 36,590 - 124,480; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor in the United States seeks a qualified Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator to facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution. The role includes resolving environmental conflicts, conducting hearings, and preparing settlement agreements. Candidates should possess strong negotiation, active listening, and speaking skills. Experience with tools like Microsoft Office and SAP is preferred. The anticipated yearly salary ranges from $36,590 to $124,480, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills to mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Active listening to understand all parties involved.
• Effective speaking and writing to convey information.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in resolving environmental conflicts.
• Conduct hearings and prepare settlement agreements.
• Organize public presentations about mediation.

Skills

Negotiation

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Persuasion

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

SAP

Salesforce software

Job description

What You Need to Know About Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator

Occupation Description: Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.
• Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
• Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
• Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations such as community agencies or schools.
• Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.
• Authorize payment of valid claims.

Skills

• Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Types of Roles

• Environmental Conflict Manager
• Arbitrator
• Victim Coordinator
• Ombudsman
• Public Policy Manager

Job Opportunities

There were about 7,800 jobs for Arbitrator, Mediator, or Conciliator in 2016 in the United States. New jobs have been produced at a rate of 11.5%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 900 new jobs for this field by 2026, resulting in an average of 400 job openings each year.

Salary Range

The typical yearly salary for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators ranges from $36,590 to $124,480.

Median Annual Salaries by State

• Alabama: $68,190
• Alaska: $86,570
• Arizona: $61,450
• California: $97,430
• Colorado: $59,500
• Connecticut: $66,890
• District of Columbia: $98,850
• Florida: $61,790
• Georgia: $74,400
• Illinois: $90,020
• Indiana: $50,700
• Kansas: $54,540
• Kentucky: $50,710
• Louisiana: $55,550
• Maryland: $48,830
• Massachusetts: $79,880
• Michigan: $67,440
• Minnesota: $93,310
• Missouri: $64,670
• Montana: $45,900
• Nebraska: $43,840
• New Hampshire: $65,490
• New Jersey: $98,930
• New York: $85,910
• North Carolina: $45,150
• Ohio: $65,670
• Oklahoma: $57,050
• Oregon: $77,820
• Pennsylvania: $69,280
• South Carolina: $62,580
• Tennessee: $65,980
• Texas: $62,390
• Utah: $53,690
• Virginia: $54,680
• Washington: $75,090
• West Virginia: $78,510
• Wisconsin: $66,600

Tools & Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Oracle PeopleSoft
• Scheduling software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Salesforce software