Department: Office of Internal Audit
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins
October 21, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please include the following with your online application:
• A current resume;
• A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, which includes identifying any transferable/non-traditional skills.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t think you meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. Use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
Department Summary
The Office of Internal Audit (OIA) independently assesses and enhances the University of Oregon (UO) risk management, control, and governance practices. It ensures that operations are conducted efficiently, effectively, and in line with policies and regulations, while identifying improvement opportunities and mitigating risks to support the University’s strategic goals. OIA is responsible for developing and implementing a flexible annual audit plan that prioritizes areas of highest risk and adapts to the UO’s risk landscape.
Position Summary
Join our dynamic team in the OIA, where we are committed to enhancing educational excellence through effective resource management and transparent practices. We value collaboration and innovation. As we build out our team, we’re looking for an Internal Auditor II who shares our passion for supporting student success and making a meaningful impact.
As the Internal Auditor II, you will conduct and lead audits, investigations, and consulting engagements for UO in accordance with policies, procedures, and accepted auditing standards, and in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework. You will participate in all phases of engagements, including planning, fieldwork, review, reporting, and follow-up on recommendations.
Key responsibilities include applying risk and control concepts to processes and identifying any potential issues; developing recommendations to address the risk; and providing relevant input to the ongoing assessment of risk and development of the audit plan.
In this role, you will be expected to carry out duties with moderate independence and with moderate supervision and report to the Audit Manager.
The successful Internal Auditor II is ethical and objective, demonstrates confidentiality, communicates professionally, and demonstrates professional curiosity by obtaining relevant continuous education.
UO is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years of professional experience which includes three years of experience working in the audit field
Professional Competencies
• Skill in writing and verbal communication
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Ability to develop client relationships
• Ability to utilize ERP systems
• Ability to apply personal ethics and sound judgement
• Skill in project management
• An understanding of risks and controls involved in the audit process
• Skill in financial/operational/compliance auditing
• Self-motivated approach to tasks/problems
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certifications related to position (CPA, CIA, CISA)
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Advanced degree in a closely related field
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.
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