Risk-Based Internal Auditor - Higher Education

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick days and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to lead and execute risk-based audit projects with limited supervision. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit and Advisory Services and builds relationships across campus to promote governance and strong controls.

A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of audit experience are required. The position emphasizes data analytics in audits, writing concise audit recommendations, and coordinating audit teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years internal auditing experience in university, governmental, non-profit, or higher education.
• Knowledge of Indiana and federal laws relating to higher education.
• Strong communication and listening skills; identify gaps in logic.
• Ability to communicate complex results to internal audiences.
• Analytical and critical thinking; willingness to learn.
• Teachable and adaptable.
• Proficient in managing priorities and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform governance, financial, compliance, operational, and technology audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues.
• Research statutes, state and federal regulations affecting areas under review.
• Determine audit objectives and risk areas; create testing programs.
• Review evidence and document client processes and procedures.
• Conduct interviews, analyze data, develop surveys, and document working papers.
• Communicate audit results via reports and presentations to management.
• Coordinate team members on audits and follow up on management actions.

Skills

Data analytics

Audit procedures

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ball State University is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to lead and execute risk-based audit projects with limited supervision. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit and Advisory Services and builds relationships across campus to promote governance and strong controls.

A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of audit experience are required. The position emphasizes data analytics in audits, writing concise audit recommendations, and coordinating audit teams to deliver value.