Administrative Coordinator/Audit Assistant

Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST); Westborough (MA); Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts President’s Office is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Audit Officer and Internal Audit team. This hybrid role combines office administration with audit-related tasks, ensuring documentation, compliance, and coordination across executives and staff.

Reporting to Internal Audit Management, you will handle calendars, scheduling, travel, reports, and confidential correspondence while assisting in audits of financial, operational, and IT

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Three or more years as administrative assistant or similar.
• Proficient with IT systems and MS Office.
• Ability to understand regulations and audit procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing audit programs and procedures.
• Accompany senior staff to interviews with university personnel.
• Perform tests of internal controls and assess compliance.
• Support management action plan processes.
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Office coordination

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral & written)

Analytical thinking

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration/IT or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Zoom

Slack

Job description

• Higher education experience

Job no: 530341

Position type: Staff Full Time

Campus: UMass President's Office

Campus Location: Westborough

Department: University Auditor

Categories: Business & Financial Services, Administrative & Office Support, Internal Audit

Advertised: Oct 02 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Pay Range: The UMass President’s Office expects to pay within an approximate hiring range between $55,000 - $70,000 for this position. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Job Summary

Under the guidance of Internal Audit Management and senior auditors, the AC/AA is a hybrid position that supports Internal Audit’s goals by taking part in audits to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s operations, compliance with policy and regulations, and systems of internal control as well as functioning as the Chief Audit Officer’s assistant who performs office administrative and clerical functions.

The AC/AA will be responsible for performing audit assignments in accordance with standards accepted and established by the University Board of Trustees, The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics (“Standards”), Internal Audit Policies and Procedures and applicable regulations. Assignments will include, but not be limited to, financial, operational, compliance and information technology audits.

Essential Functions

Administrative and Clerical Functions

• Function as confidential assistant to Chief Audit Officer.
• Support Chief Audit Officer’s Audit and Risk Committee and Board of Trustees responsibilities.
• Interact with executives, Board members and their assistants.
• Responsible for the preparation, handling and distribution of general and highly confidential correspondence and reports
• Oversees office physical operations and related procedures on behalf of the Chief Audit Officer
• Performs varied tasks which require a high degree of independent action, e.g.:
• Manage and coordinate IA Management’s calendars.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and travel arrangements and provide detailed agendas/itineraries when required.
• Perform purchasing, expense reimbursement and vendor management duties.
• Maintain budget records and reconcile documents related for purchasing and the expenditure of funds.
• Perform various record management tasks.
• Maintain Internal Audit’s policies, procedures, web site and various databases and dashboards.

Audit Functions

With Oversight And Direction From Senior Staff And Management

• Assist in research and the preparation of audit programs and audit procedures.
• Accompany senior staff to interviews with University personnel.
• Perform tests of internal controls and determines compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Support management action plan process.
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Think critically and exercise professional skepticism, judgment and discretion.
• Manage time to efficiently work on, meet milestones and complete assignments within budgeted time.

Other Functions

• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience)

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience as an administrative assistant, office manager or a similar position.
• Possess ability to acquire, understand and utilize various IT systems and basic auditing skills, methods, concepts, Standards and tools.
• Possess ability to understand regulations, policy and procedures for audit purposes.
• Inquisitive and can demonstrate analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Possess the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• Effectively communicate results of audit tasks.
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to take initiative, be adaptive and anticipate the needs of the Chief Audit Officer and department.
• High level of proficiency using office equipment (copier/scanner, telephone, fax, etc.) personal computers and various business software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook Email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Zoom and Slack.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology or related discipline
• Audit experience
• Higher education experience

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• May require occasional in-state travel to all UMass campuses, the Boston central office and other University locations.
• May require periodic extended hours, nights and weekends, as necessary.

Additional Details

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

The University of Massachusetts President’s Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.