Assistant Director, Investigations

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Assistant Director, Investigations on the Gainesville campus to lead complex inquiries into significant waste, fraud, or financial mismanagement. This role reports to the Chief Audit Executive and coordinates investigations across campus, ensuring adherence to professional standards and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree with substantial relevant experience or a bachelor's with extensive investigative background, strong

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field with substantial experience.
• Bachelor's degree with extensive investigative experience.
• Strong interviewing and report-writing skills.
• Experience leading investigations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into waste, fraud, or financial mismanagement.
• Coordinate, supervise, and mentor investigations staff to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Interface with university leadership and external agencies as appropriate.
• Present findings and advise remediation actions based on investigations.
• Manage budgets and timelines for investigations and related projects.
• Develop relationships across campus to promote effective communications.

Skills

Investigations

Leadership

Data analytics

Interviewing

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Assistant Director, Investigations

Job No: 541890

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

Department: 01020000 - PR-OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Description

Classification Title:
Ast Dir, Investigations

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in an appropriate area and seven years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Job Description:
Responsible to the Chief Audit Executive for the accomplishment of the mission of the office, including planning and execution of investigations regarding significant and credible allegations of waste, fraud, or financial mismanagement within the university to support the department's investigations and advisory services.

Lead, coordinate, execute, and supervise complex and sensitive waste, fraud, and financial mismanagement related investigations, internal control reviews, management advisory services, and other projects undertaken by the OIA, including:

• Manage end-to-end investigative processes for credible allegations of waste, abuse, and financial fraud, including intake meetings, initial assessment, investigative interviews, documenting reviews, and preparing reports.
• Obtain and present facts and evidence in support of potential administrative or legal action. Identify and interview suspects or other parties with first-hand information about the matter under investigation. Examine and analyze statements of potentially fraudulent transactions. Interview suspected participants, agents, employees, and other involved parties.
• Work closely with university senior leadership, various university departments, and external agencies, as appropriate, including the Offices of General Counsel, Human Resources, Finance, the University of Florida Police Department, and the State Attorney's office when criminal violations of state statute are suspected or identified.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to investigations staff to ensure quality and adherence to applicable professional standards and achievement of OIA department goals and objectives.
• Advise appropriate remedial action to be taken as a result of investigations.
• Maintain oversight of time spent on engagements against budget, including progress against key dates and subsequent updates to the Chief Audit Executive of variations in the schedule when necessary.

Develop and maintain relationships with key administration and college and department stakeholders across the university to promote/facilitate open lines of communication between campus and the OIA to ensure the department is viewed as an asset and a reference source.

Train and mentor staff, seniors, and managers on investigation skills including, but not limited to, interview techniques (physiology/motion analysis, linguistics analysis, phatic communication techniques), data analysis, document review skills, attention to detail and investigatory information processing, as appropriate, to ensure comprehensive investigative techniques are applied during investigation activities.

Develop and present programs and publications and conduct educational sessions promoting good internal controls and managing fraud risks. Educate peers inside and outside of the institution regarding investigation techniques. Work with professional associations, as appropriate, to perform training and educational speaking sessions to promote and enhance the standards of the profession.

Expected Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The University of Florida offers a generous benefits package that includes health, life, and dental insurance options, vacation and sick leave, and retirement savings plans.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in an appropriate area and seven years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• License or certification as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other relevant certification or credential.
• Demonstrated investigation experience and skills, including the ability to develop an investigation approach/strategy, effectively interview employees associated with an investigation, obtain and analyze evidence, draw relevant conclusions, and recommend control enhancements.
• Data analytics, including identifying, requesting, obtaining, reviewing, analyzing, and describing complex financial and operational data; identifying patterns, anomalies, and red flags; and creating powerful visuals and graphics for reports and presentations, where necessary.
• Significant supervisory experience holding a position as investigator, consultant, auditor, and/or reviewer in a large research university or in complex not-for-profit organizations.
• An advanced degree in a complementary discipline such as business, criminology, educational leadership, or law.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Superior understanding of investigative techniques and internal controls and the ability to assess risks in various fields, including healthcare, financial management, academic management, and sponsored academic research.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, outstanding communication and interview skills, oral and written; the ability to express complex ideas in simple language and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Commitment to excellence; personal and professional integrity above reproach; a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.