Internal Audit Associate

Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

01 / 05 / 2026

Classification Title

Legal and Compliance

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Internal Audit Associate

Department

120101 - ADT Internal Audit

Position Number

D90642

Representation

UU - Unclassified Unrepresented

Renewable

Renewable

End date, if applicable

Position FTE

1.0

Tenure Status

N - not applicable

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU / School / Dept

Portland State University (PSU) is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action - in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life , from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Office of Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting unit designed to add value and improve Portland State University's operations. The Office of Internal Audit helps PSU accomplish its mission and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The office reports administratively to the President of PSU and functionally to the Executive and Audit Committee of the PSU Board of Trustees. The office performs four types of engagements :

• Assurance Services;
• Consulting Services;
• Investigative Engagements; and
• Follow-up Audits

Position Summary

The Office of Internal Audit is recruiting to hire an Internal Audit Associate. Duties and responsibilities will include :

Conduct Audit Engagements

Provide Technical Proficiency

Consultation

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Cultural Competencies

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days / Hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $55,020 and $68,778, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information

Licenses :

We have a strong preference for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). The hiring manager will consider candidates who are in the process of achieving certifications.

Special Working Conditions :

The associate must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time, and to perform repetitive hand / wrist movement from typing.

Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?

No

Background Check Required

Yes

Position End Date (if applicable)

If you have questions

Please email Ryan Schnobrich at ryan.schnobrich@pdx.edu

Search Details

Posting Close Date

Projected Close Date for Posting

Open Until Finalists Identified

Application screening begins

12 / 02 / 2025

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