Director, Compliance/Internal Audit/Ethics Officer (FT), AFREDIREOCNSEL

Director, Compliance/Internal Audit/Ethics Officer (FT), AFREDIREOCNSEL
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.
College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The combined position of Director, Compliance and Internal Audit and Ethics Officer reports administratively to the College's General Counsel. This Director's role combines three main areas, or functions, within the College. These three areas, or functions deal with compliance, internal audit, and ethics. With respect to the Compliance function, the Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to the College's institutional compliance program, serving as key advisor to senior leadership on all compliance-related issues. With respect to the Internal Audit function, the Director is responsible for independently appraising the accounting, financial, and other operations of the College as a basis for determining the adequacy of the system of internal controls and ascertaining compliance with established policies and procedures of the College. The Director of Internal Audit exercises the necessary authority delegated by the Board of Trustees and the President for the financial and operational auditing of all areas of the institution. With respect to the Ethic's function, consistent with the College's established policies and procedures, the Ethics Officer serves as the College's internal control point for matters involving ethics and improprieties, allegations, complaints, and conflicts of interest. The Director maintains close working relationships with the College's senior leadership and other personnel, including the Office of the President, Provost, Office of General Counsel (OGC), Human Resources, Risk Management, Administrative Affairs, and others on an as-needed basis. The Director receives assignments from and submits audit reports and recommendations to the Board of Trustees (generally through the Board's Audit Committee or the Board Chair, as appropriate) and the President.

• COMPLIANCE
• The Director, in conjunction with relevant College administrative functions, coordinates the development and implementation of annual compliance plans for the College based on systematic and ongoing risk assessment conducted in coordination with senior leadership.
• Provides leadership and serves as primary point-of-contact for compliance issues and conducts preliminary assessments.
• Directs substantive compliance-related questions to appropriate offices and follows-up to ensure appropriate actions are taken to resolve any identified compliance issues.
• In conjunction with relevant College functions, coordinates the providing of "early warning" services to the entire College community regarding new regulations or compliance initiatives by government audit or regulatory agencies.
• Ensures that the institutional compliance program is consistent with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines' criteria for effective compliance and ethics programs.
• In conjunction with the Director's internal audit function, evaluates the effectiveness of compliance activities.
• Identifies and develops initiatives to address and resolve strategic and/or College-wide compliance areas of concern.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; directs the development and implementation of corrective action plans by line authorities for resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or mitigate similar situations in the future.
• Collaborates with Human Resources, and others as appropriate, to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of College policies and procedures
• INTERNAL AUDIT
• The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing a comprehensive internal audit program including preparation of an annual audit plan and periodic status reports.
• Establishes operational objectives for individual audit projects within appropriate professional standards and best practices.
• Performs operational reviews to provide both analysis and evaluation of operating results with comparison to established institutional goals, objectives, plans, policies, procedures, and/or peer institutions.
• Evaluates financial and operational procedures to assure adequate internal controls are present.
• Performs reviews of activities within the institution to verify the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with the policies and procedures of the College, applicable federal laws and laws of the State of Illinois, and applicable standards of ethical and professional conduct.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for improved internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Clearly communicates audit observations and recommendations through oral and written reports.
• Reviews all reports of examination and related working papers before distribution.
• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate the Internal Audit staff.
• Conducts reviews or audits of all third party vendors including insurance contracts, dining services, vending and bookstore contracts as required.
• Assists external auditors in their annual audit of the College's financial statements.
• Keeps current on changes in state and federal laws, regulations or audit or compliance issues related to community colleges.
• Performs special analysis and reviews, including compliance, instances of alleged fraud and unethical misconduct as requested.
• Initiates other independent procedural, internal control audits, and investigations as needed.
• ETHICS OFFICER
• Oversees and manages a confidential reporting structure to receive employee or third party reports regarding known or suspected violations of law or policy, and ensure investigation, tracking, and resolution of those complaints.
• Participates in developing processes for the confidential hearing of employee issues related to the ethics or conflicts.
• Participates in the development and implementation of College ethics and conflict-of-interest training.
• Prepares specialized reports and material necessary for the President and Board of Trustees
• Responds to inquiries from College constituents regarding ethics matters pertaining to College-related duties.
• Provides updates, when requested in closed session to the Board of Trustees regarding Ethics Investigations which involve potential personnel action or litigation.
• Develops procedures related to Ethics and Compliance.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Management, or School Business Management required. OR Juris Doctor, with license to practice in Illinois with focus on compliance, financial transactions.

• Experience
  • Five to seven years of experience in auditing, accounting, finance, or school business management.
  • Must be knowledgeable in fund accounting, computer programs, data processing, and systems required.
  • Leadership experience, preferably in public higher education, with a background in audit, training, ethics and/or compliance.
  • Demonstrated commitment to handling sensitive situations and information with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.
  • Proven ability to work well with diverse populations, including those reporting or being subject to perceived or actual wrongdoing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with the College and departmental officials/staff.
  • Extensive experience in analysis of compliance requirements and implementation of related policies and procedures.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills to address difficult, complex issues.
  • Strong interpersonal skills that reflect courtesy, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach to develop and maintain effective work relationships.

• Computer, calculator, Xerox, telephone,
• General office environment.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.
To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references.
Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST, April 10, 2024
This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen.
College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.
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