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Information Technology Auditing

The Information Technology Auditor plans, coordinates, and conducts Information Technology audits to identify and assess internal control weaknesses and risks; drafts audit reports; makes presentations; provides recommendations; conducts audit follow-ups; supports non-scheduled audit requests.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct enterprise, general network, and application specific Information Technology audits; identify and assess internal control weaknesses/risks; obtain, analyze, evaluate, and document evidentiary material on systems/activities under review
• Draft audit reports for submission to leadership; identify issues of concern and suggest improvement recommendations
• Present findings to auditee management; conduct audit follow-up; ensure management is addressing weakness points and control deficiencies as recommended/prescribed
• Support non-scheduled audit information and engagement requests, including special fraud investigations; extract and analyze data, interview employees; draft reports
• Serve as information technology technical advisor; provide new system selection and implementation consultation and advice
• Keep abreast of statutory, regulatory, and University policy and procedure requirements

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00