Head of Internal Audit Quality & Training

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

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