Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators

Also Called: Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator), Arbitrator, Labor Arbitrator, Mediator

What Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators do

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

  • Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
  • Apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, or precedents to reach conclusions.
  • Conduct hearings to obtain information or evidence relative to disposition of claims.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Electronic Mail

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Special purpose telephones
  • Laser fax machine
  • Notebook computers

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Oracle PeopleSoft
SAP
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Business
human resources (HR)
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 36% Professional degree
  • 27% Bachelor's degree
  • 18% Post-baccalaureate certificate

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Enterprising (Persuader)
  • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Attention to Detail

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators across the country typically make.

$17.29 / hour
$35,960 /year

Entry Level

$34.39 / hour
$71,540 /year

Median Level

$73.43 / hour
$152,730 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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