Conflict Management Careers

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has such diverse applications that it is usually not listed as a job in and of itself. Salaries vary widely according to education level and experience.

There is a growing need for conflict management specialists to work in widely diverse areas that include:

• Consulting with businesses and corporations in managing conflict
• Helping troubled youth in juvenile justice programs
• Mediating family, marriage and community issues
• Resolving personnel issues in schools, hospitals and private and nonprofit organizations
• Serving as a court-ordered mediator or arbitrator
• Serving as a human resources or personnel coordinator
• Training business people and educators in effective conflict management techniques
• Working in customer service in almost any business
• Working as a governmental ombudsman

Salaries and Projected Job Growth