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Form of workInternal Audit Duties:
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive Internal Audit program.
- Complete ad hoc audits and other investigations that may develop, including investigations of data breaches.
- Oversees the whistleblower hotline and coordinates consultation with Human Resources, General Counsel, and other relevant resources required for follow-up and response.
- Plans and conducts campus-wide audits related to finance, operational efficiencies, institutional risk, governance, legal and regulatory compliance and internal control. Prepares Internal Audit reports including recommended corrective actions for the Chair of the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees and senior administration.
- Follow up with management on the execution of agreed-upon management action plans to determine if they are completed in a timely and effective manner to address the risk area of concern. Perform follow-up testing as needed to determine complete remediation of an identified high-risk issue. Prepare summary materials for the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee of the Board of Trustees, attend meetings of the Committee, and present and discuss internal control trends and thematic findings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Risk and Compliance:
- Assist General Counsel in developing and maintaining the oversight of the University-wide risk management and compliance program. Assist leadership and management in the identification, evaluation, mitigation and monitoring of operational, strategic, security, and compliance risk.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver compliance-based education and training that focuses on various areas of the compliance program to ensure that relevant stakeholders are knowledgeable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies.
- Periodically revise and update the compliance program in response to changes in regulations, laws, or University policies in conjunction with the General Counsel.
- Researches, investigates, and responds to compliance-related issues and coordinates monitoring activities and periodic reviews of various compliance areas.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments and gap analyses.
- Appointed Data Protection Controller (DPC)/Information Security Officer and conducts investigations for instances of data breaches. Conducts workshops and trainings as appropriate.
- Manage the collection of the annual University Conflict of Interest disclosure for staff and faculty.
- Promote awareness of the University’s policies by communicating with and educating the University community.
- Provide support and assist with contract administration.
- Remain current with emerging compliance and risk trends in the organization and higher education industry.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s/Masters in a finance or accounting field.
- CPA and/or CIA certification is a plus.
- Five-eight years of related experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
About Iona University/EEO language
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2023.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.
