Internal Audit and Compliance Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany is seeking an Internal Audit and Compliance Manager to lead independent audits and advise senior leadership on strategy, risk mitigation and internal controls. This role supports enterprise risk management and ensures compliance with federal, state and university requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Officer, you will develop policies, collaborate with governance and risk functions, and promote consistent, risk-based practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Substantial, progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, compliance, risk management, information system auditing or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating or administering internal controls and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with privacy requirements applicable to higher education (e.g., FERPA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent internal audits across University units focusing on compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements.
• Develop and review university-wide compliance policies, governance frameworks and internal control standards.
• Provide risk-based advisory opinions to guide policy, direction and enterprise decision-making.
• Identify emerging compliance risks and recommend actions to University leadership.
• Prepare clear reports and present findings to senior management to support policy changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

The Office of Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance in the Division of Finance and Administration is responsible for creating processes, structures, services and monitoring mechanisms to support the University’s risk management and compliance strategy.

The manager provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services, delivering internal audit and compliance evaluations and advising senior leadership on strategy, risk mitigation and internal control enhancements. The role supports a comprehensive enterprise risk management system, monitors compliance with internal and external rules, ensures a safe and inclusive environment, and manages emergency response and testing systems to meet institutional objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct independent internal audits across all University units, focusing on compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements such as privacy regulations, data protection, research, financial aid and other higher‑education regulations.
• Participate in the development and review of University‑wide compliance policies, governance frameworks and internal control standards, and provide risk‑based advisory opinions to guide policy, direction and enterprise decision‑making.
• Identify and assess emerging compliance risks and recommend actions for University leadership.
• Collaborate with compliance owners to promote consistent, risk‑based compliance practices.
• Develop clear, concise reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management, supporting policy changes affecting compliance operations.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the Chief Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Officer.
• Works closely with the Internal Control and Risk Officer, Data Privacy Officer, Data Governance Council, CISO, Controller's Office and Financial Aid and Student Accounts.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to provide critical assessment and strategic recommendations on key compliance regulations.
• Foundational knowledge of critical compliance areas, preferably data privacy and governance.
• Willingness and ability to learn new compliance areas independently while maintaining independence.
• Strong analytical, communication and independent judgment skills, able to work effectively in a decentralized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Substantial, progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, compliance, risk management, information system auditing or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating or administering internal controls and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with privacy requirements applicable to higher education (e.g., FERPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CIPP, CRISC, CDMP or CPA.
• Experience in higher education, research administration or public sector environments.
• Experience conducting audits or assessments related to data governance, privacy compliance, information security or IT general controls.
• Experience working within the SUNY System.

Professional Rank and Salary: Assistant for University Financial Analysis, MP, $105,000-115,000.

The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.