Who We Are:
System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with a few smaller offices located on the campuses. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses, but System Administration is not considered a campus. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty. Learn more about CU System Administration.
Internal Audit reports directly to the Board of Regents, and contributes to the university’s objectives by helping the CU community understand and apply sound business practices, through independent examination and evaluation of current processes and internal controls, and providing counsel and education to those responsible for them.
Position Summary:
The Department of Internal Audit reports directly to the University of Colorado (CU) Board of Regents through its Regent Audit Committee to ensure the University receives high quality audit, investigative, educational, and consulting services across the entire CU system. The Senior Auditor is responsible for planning and executing audit, investigative, and consultative engagements for the benefit of the university.
The individual in this position: (1) possesses knowledge associated with the professional practice of internal auditing; (2) applies theories, methods, principles, and practices associated with professional internal auditing; (3) performs duties associated with professional auditing that are predominantly intellectual and varied in nature, requiring creative, analytical, evaluative, interpretive, and/or critical thinking; and (4) exercises discretion and independent judgment, requiring only general supervision for day-to-day tasks.
This security-sensitive position requires a criminal and financial background check for initial appointments, or at any time when determined by the position’s supervisory authority to be in the best interests of the University. In addition, this position requires adherence to the Code of Ethics promulgated by The Institute of Internal Auditors and the University’s Fiscal Code of Ethics.
This position reports functionally to the Director of Internal Audit and administratively to the Associate Vice President of Internal Audit (AVP) and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.
Where You Will Work:
This position is located at the CU System Office, 1800 Grant Street in Denver. This position will work a Hybrid arrangement. This position is expected to come into the office 1-2 times per week, and is expected to participate in travel to CU Campuses as needed. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado System Administration Office is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Functional and Technical Project Management
- Able to identify, classify, rate, and communicate risks and issues on assigned audit areas accurately and succinctly.
- Accountable for timely completion of audit activities throughout the audit cycle/process, ensuring testing is complete in a manner that clearly supports audit objectives.
- Manages own time effectively.
- Understands the annual risk assessment/audit plan, and individual audit objectives in relation to their role.
- Takes responsibility for ownership of information and drives projects to timely completion.
- Identifies and communicates creative approaches to overcome data or information challenges.
- Familiar with and accurately apply the department’s testing methodology.
- Uses insights for risk identification and audit completion.
- Responsible for complete and error free audit project file.
- Helps draft clear, concise, well-organized, and factual observations and reports.
- Leverages technology and audit tools necessary to efficiently and effectively complete projects.
- Communicates risks and issues to auditees timely throughout the audit.
- Identifies project risks and barriers, and communicates them timely to the Senior Manager, Director and AVP.
- Conducts self in a professional manner and delivers high quality work product that is consistent with project objectives, scope, and The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework.
- Develops project and work stream communications with minimal support.
- Comfortable presenting to project team and stakeholders.
- Exercises professional judgement and maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information and communications.
- Counsels the auditees regarding process quality, risk mitigation, and university objective achievement.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Department Planning and Administration
- Stewards project resources, expenses, and budget.
- Assists in the development of other audit team members.
Communication and Collaboration
- Maintains personal independence/objectivity and appropriately handles related concerns in projects.
- Identifies and takes action on opportunities to build strategic relationships between teams/departments to help achieve university goals.
- Manages interpersonal conflict proactively.
- Maintains professional appearance and attitude.
Education and Counseling
- Seeks opportunities to support managers, directors and AVP in providing counsel and education to the university community through such mechanisms as workshops, committee participation, and consultation projects, to enhance the university’s understanding of sound business practices that improve process quality, risk mitigation, and university objective achievement, and strengthens the control environment.
- Shares knowledge by preparing and delivering development sessions, counseling and education to department staff, peers, and others.
Continuous Improvement and Adaptability
- Regularly assesses own competencies and acts on self-identified gaps and feedback from others.
- Continuously improves knowledge and skills related to the theories, methods, and principles of the profession of internal auditing, and knowledge of the university environment.
- Demonstrates improvement by consistently learning from and applying changes expressed through received feedback.
What We Offer:
Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $84,600 – $90,000
CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
- No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
- Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
- Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
- Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
- 4 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
- Tuition Benefit of 9 waived credits for eligible courses on any CU campus per academic year for employees, as well as options for your dependents.
- Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
- Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.
For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.
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Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Please ensure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role.
- Bachelor’s degree from and accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience (professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis)
- Three (3) years’ professional audit related experience.
- Local and regional travel to CU campuses. Travel is required on an “as needed” basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of post-baccalaureate degree in business or field of study related to the work performed.
- Five (5) years’ professional audit related experience.
- Prior work experience in government, higher education, or research institution.
- Health care, compliance, or fraud investigation experience.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or relevant audit-related certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge, understanding, and ability to conduct work in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal
- Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
- Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
- Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize complex data and trends to resolve issues, produce results, and draw broader conclusions (i.e., business acumen)
- Ability to follow and uphold ethical guidelines, standards, and integrity and adhere to core character values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship
- Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office programs and data analytics tools.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:
1. A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess
2. A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.
When to Apply:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. *Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.*
Sponsorship Statement:
We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
ADA Statement:
We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.