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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00