Vice President for Audit, Compliance, Ethics and Risk Management

Vice President for Audit, Compliance, Ethics and Risk Management

Job ID : 291607

Location : Augusta University

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary :

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https : / / www.augusta.edu / about / mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / orientation / welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus :

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

College / Department Information

At Augusta University, we are a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, alumni, caregivers and friends, united in our purpose to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care and service. Together, we truly are a Jaguar Nation, dedicated to enhancing the successes of our students, investing in the health care of Georgians and fostering worldwide innovation. I am thrilled to be a part of Augusta University's journey and look forward to seeing our future achievements.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Audit, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Management (VP-ACERM) is a senior leader charged with safeguarding Augusta University's integrity, accountability, and operational resilience. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight across five critical domains : Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Privacy, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). Additionally, the VP for ACERM is responsible for ensuring that these entities have implemented appropriate policies, procedures, and education; while ensuring these activities appropriately assess and monitor institutional risks and make executive and senior leadership aware of these risks and the status of mitigation and corrective actions taken by management. The VP ensures that Augusta University operates in full alignment with federal and state laws, University System of Georgia (USG) policies, and the highest ethical standards.

This position is instrumental in promoting a culture of transparency, safety, and continuous improvement, while serving as a trusted advisor to the president, senior leadership and external regulatory bodies. This position also serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and is an active contributing member of the USG Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance team.

Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities :

• Creation, oversight and strategic management of the Internal Audit, Compliance, Privacy, Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and Risk Management departments and will serve as the Chief Compliance Officer. Reporting to the President and working directly with the Office of Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance at the University System of Georgia to carry out a systematic approach to audit, risk management, controls and governance processes.

Internal Audit

Ethics & Compliance

Enterprise Risk Management

Privacy Governance

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Regulatory Affairs & Institutional Integrity

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business, Health Care Management, or related field is required.

Ten or more years' leadership experience in ethics, compliance, investigations, legal affairs, audit, or closely related activities.

Experience conducting investigations.

Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctorate or Doctoral degree in a related field is preferred. Financial Accounting or Auditing professional certification(s) such as : Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) is preferred.

Preferred experience in higher education, academic healthcare, governance or regulatory compliance.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift : Days / M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.

Recruitment Period : Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

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Please upload your letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae as one document.

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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