Student Audit Assistant

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Student Audit Assistant to assist its Internal Audit team. The position is part-time, offering $16 to $20 per hour, with flexible scheduling available. Candidates should be current or rising students with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The role includes tasks such as audit project support and data entry, providing valuable experience in internal auditing within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing audit projects and supporting office infrastructure.
• Support project planning research.
• Document and record organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Writing and communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Research skills

Education

Current UK undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Required Education

Current UK undergraduate or graduate student

Job Title

Student Audit Assistant

Requisition Number

DU14466

Department Name

1A000: Internal Audit

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$16 - $20 per hour

Type Of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Related Experience

None

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion task; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10lbs.

Shift

Flexible scheduling between 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday

Job Summary

University of Kentucky Internal Audit (UKIA) assists the University management, administration and the Board of Trustees in the effective discharge of their fiduciary and administrative responsibilities by providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services with respect to evaluating risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

The Internal Audit office is currently seeking student audit assistants to work with the UKIA team in completing audit projects and supporting office infrastructure for both Summer and Fall 2026. Positions pay $16 – $20 per hour for 10 to 12 hours per week. Work location is at UKIA’s main office (1648 McGrathiana Parkway) or UKIA satellite office in the Patterson Office Tower.

Responsibilities

Multiple positions are available across different UKIA service lines including accountability, office administration and finance, communications, consultations, healthcare auditing, IT auditing, and investigations. More information about each of these can be found in the document linked here. Specifics of duties for each position will be discussed in interviews; dependent on position/team, student responsibilities may include:

• Project planning research and support
• Document and record organization, review, and analysis
• Data entry, calculations, mapping and analysis
• Budget and expense management and tracking support
• Meeting and event planning support
• Memo, report and presentation drafting
• Client satisfaction survey preparation, distribution and analysis support
• Interview preparation, participation and notation
• Project research and audit fieldwork
• Policy, regulation and risk identification research

Successful applicants will be current or rising sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students. Students of all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will possess excellent writing and communication skills, superior attention to detail, and keen observational and critical thinking skills. Prior experience in internal auditing is not expected or required, but successful applicants will be curious about our work, willing to learn and open to instruction and feedback. They will be able to work on a team but will also be self‑motivated and able to work independently. Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality are key; student audit assistants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

All positions: Microsoft Office Suite; writing and communication skills; attention to detail; critical thinking skills; research skills; confidentiality

Some positions: Basic accounting knowledge; basic IT knowledge; basic engineering and/or architecture knowledge; graphic design; proofreading; Adobe Acrobat; data entry and analysis; audience survey applications; interviewing

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Deadline To Apply

04/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.