ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AUDIT QUALITY ASSURANCE - HYBRID

University of California Office of the President; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Office of the President invites applications for an Associate Director of Audit Quality Assurance in Oakland, CA. This hybrid role leads the quality assurance and improvement program for the UC system's internal audit function, delivering training and developing quality metrics.

Responsibilities include planning, execution, and follow-up of internal audit quality reviews, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and supporting external quality assessments

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of internal or operational audit experience.
• Experience with quality assurance activities and audit methodologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the internal audit quality assurance program.
• Manage QA activities through subordinate managers and staff.
• Oversee ongoing and periodic quality reviews of internal audit engagements.
• Develop and deliver training on internal audit standards, quality expectations, and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of institutional risk and advise on risk assessment and governance matters.
• Participate in staff selection, development, and evaluation; foster professional growth and ethical conduct.

Skills

Internal audit standards

Quality assurance

Audit quality reviews

Risk assessment

Leadership

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Program management

Audit documentation

Higher-Ed governance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Audit management systems

Electronic workpapers

Reporting platforms

Job description

Department Overview

The Office of Ethics, Compliance, and Audit Services (ECAS) is a regental office within the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). It is responsible for creating and administering the systemwide compliance and audit programs, ensuring adherence to professional standards, internal policies, and applicable laws and regulations. ECAS offers three core services: Audit Services, Compliance Services, and Investigations Services. The Audit Services Office manages the internal audit program for all UC campuses.

Position Summary

This role strengthens the effectiveness and consistency of the UC system's internal audit function. The Associate Director of Audit Quality Assurance leads the quality assurance and improvement program, overseeing the planning, execution, and follow‑up of internal audit quality reviews. The position also delivers training, develops quality metrics, and supports external quality assessments. This is a hybrid position located in Oakland, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the internal audit quality assurance program (25%).
• Manage quality assurance activities through subordinate managers and staff, including financial, HR, IT, and other operational issues (10%).
• Oversee and conduct ongoing and periodic quality reviews of internal audit engagements (30%). This includes assessing compliance with professional standards, the Internal Audit Manual, coordinating with campus committees, and preparing for external quality assessments.
• Develop and deliver training on internal audit standards, quality expectations, and best practices (20%).
• Maintain awareness of institutional risk and advise on risk assessment and governance matters (10%).
• Participate in staff selection, development, and evaluation; foster professional growth and ethical conduct (5%).

Experience

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of internal or operational audit experience. Minimum 5 years of conducting internal audit quality assurance activities and maintaining internal audit methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA or other relevant certifications.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of internal audit standards, internal control concepts, risk‑based auditing, and audit documentation practices.
• Designing, managing, and improving internal audit quality assurance programs.
• Executing and overseeing quality reviews of audit engagements, including risk assessment, scope, testing, and reporting.
• Communicating audit standards and quality results to professionals and senior leaders.
• Building relationships with audit leaders across a multi‑location organization.
• Analytical judgment to identify quality issues and develop risk‑based recommendations.
• Leadership and management of managers and staff, promoting teamwork and ethical conduct.
• Project and program management for training initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Developing and maintaining audit policies, procedures, manuals, templates, and tools.
• Knowledge of audit management systems, electronic workpaper tools, and reporting platforms.
• Understanding of higher‑education, research, or public‑sector governance environments.
• Delivering training on audit standards and methodology changes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience or training.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred: CIA, CISA, CPA or other relevant certification.

Travel Requirements

10% travel to campuses.

Benefits

Benefits include a comprehensive package. For full details, visit the University’s benefits information.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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