Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
The Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance (OARC) serves as a proactive partner with university management and staff to evaluate and assess institutional risk mitigation strategies, business processes, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms. Reporting functionally to the Board of Visitors and administratively to the Vice President for Audit, Risk, and Compliance, Internal Audit seeks to protect the university by independently and objectively identifying business risks and connects with key leaders and stakeholders to evaluate risk-mitigation strategies.
This position, reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, is responsible for participating as a team member in conducting financial, compliance, and operational engagements. This position participates as a collaborative team member, contributing to the assessment and improvement of university operations, controls, and processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong ethical standards, sound judgment, and effective communication skills while operating with limited supervision. The Staff Auditor will be expected to apply analytical and problem-solving abilities, manage multiple priorities, and continue developing knowledge in higher education risk and audit practices. The position requires creativity in evaluating operations, preparing clear and persuasive report, and building professional relationships with campus stakeholders.
