Executive Audit Assistant
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is seeking a full-time (100%) Executive Audit Assistant (Professional & Scientific job classification) in the Office of Internal Audit. Under direction of the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). Assumes the primary administrative support role for the Office of Internal Audit; supports daily operations including coordination of specialized events and meetings; processes financial transactions; provides on-boarding to new employees; assists with data collection; coordinates the logistics for travel, programs, and events; edits reports and correspondence; serves as primary contact for office information; prepares docket materials for the Board of Regents’ (BOR) Audit and Compliance Committee, completes the annual UI Home Game Ticket Revenue audit, creates PowerPoint presentations for leadership, and develops and maintains effective working relationships with relevant staff both internal and external to the universities and BOR.
The position will report directly to the Board’s Chief Audit Executive, is located at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, and is eligible for a hybrid work model.
About the Board of Regents
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination, and oversight, as provided by law.
The institutions include Iowa's three public universities – the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.
About the Office of Internal Audit
The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance, and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. We partner with management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing an independent and objective assessment of operational efficiencies and controls.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience (two to three years) performing administrative support tasks effectively and efficiently in support of individuals, teams, and/or a unit/department.
- Clearly demonstrates an extensive proficiency in carrying out ongoing office administration tasks effectively and efficiently in support of individuals, teams, and/or units.
- Clearly demonstrates a working proficiency in each of the following:
- Knowledge of and ability to use office support tools available on the desktop (e.g., word processing, e-mail, presentation software and spreadsheets).
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize tools, techniques, and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department .
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Reviewing written reports that are presented to university President’s and the Board.
- Clearly demonstrates a basic understanding of planning and tracking budgets.
- Ability to work independently within established procedures associated with the job function.
- Experience maintaining confidential records and information.
- Experience collecting data using various techniques and reporting data in an organized manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management and organizational skills a must.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of and ability to serve as webmaster for the office.
- Experience providing administrative support in an institution of higher learning.
Salary Range
$52,000 to $60,000
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to bauerk@iowaregents.edu.
Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
