About this role
Position Description
Performs audits, investigations, and consulting engagements for Texas Tech University System and all component institutions. Duties include actual participation in all phases of engagements, including planning, fieldwork, review, and reporting. Lives and promotes the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Resilience, and Exemplary Service. Work is performed under general supervision with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Requires extensive interaction with coworkers and clients and strong oral and written communication skills.
About the University
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Major/Essential Functions
- Efficiently review the documentation of the client environment and apply knowledge throughout audit engagements.
- Understand risks and objectives when approaching audit steps. Proactively seek to understand and independently perform project procedures.
- Exhibit the ability to conduct interviews, document results, and draw conclusions in a professional, comprehensive, clear and concise manner.
- Exhibit the ability to independently produce workpapers (including narrative documents, detailed analyses, tables, and other documents) that are clear, concise, and organized in a logical way and fully support conclusions.
- Exhibit an awareness of time budgets and deadlines and make every effort to complete assigned audit steps timely and efficiently.
- Demonstrate growth in understanding audit procedures, controls, standards, and best practices in internal auditing.
- Proactively communicate to ensure the audit team stays abreast of audit issues and progress related to assigned areas.
- Exhibit the ability to build effective client relationships and communicate with clients regarding the audit process and results in a professional, comprehensive, clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate sound professional judgment, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills to recognize problems and propose solutions to address the issues.
- Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate and work with others and contribute proportionately to team efforts.
- Contribute to continuous departmental improvement, including critiquing audit processes and procedures, in order to conduct future audits more effectively and efficiently.
- Live and promote the values of the Texas Tech University System: People First, Integrity, Community, Resilience, and Exemplary Service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to carry a laptop, work extended hours, and travel. The integrity to maintain confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related field with one year of related experience. Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.