The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College (UVM), one of the nation’s premier small research universities, invites nominations and expressions of interest in the position of Chief Internal Auditor. 

Founded in 1791 as a private institution built around liberal arts education, UVM today combines the close-knit faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the energy and resources of a world-class research institution. The University’s 1,300 faculty members are accomplished teacher-scholars who offer an exceptional learning experience to the diverse student body of 10,400 undergraduates, 1,500 graduate students and 460 medical students. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 public universities, U.S. News & World Report recently named UVM 8th among national universities on its list of Top Up-and-Coming Schools for 2010.  Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America’s most exciting small cities), the campus enjoys Adirondack and Green Mountain vistas from its setting on the scenic shores of Lake Champlain.  The University is steeped in the traditions and values of Vermont:  practicality, environmental stewardship, service, social justice and respect for individuality. 

The Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) reports directly to the Audit Committee, through the Audit Committee Chair, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the President. The CIA will serve as a key member of the senior management team, providing independent, objective assurance and advice on issues of risk management, internal control, and accountability.  The CIA will be responsible for the operation and supervision of the Audit Services department, providing leadership and oversight to the internal audit function, including the hiring and professional development of staff.  The CIA will be a positive and proactive resource providing internal consulting and supporting audit activity that adds value to the University by improving opportunities to achieve strategic objectives, assessing operational systems and controls, and identifying improvements with significant emphasis on reducing risk. 

The University seeks a seasoned financial leader with exceptional analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.  The CIA should possess a clear understanding of issues relating to business risk and be familiar with the federal sponsored research environment.  A commitment to service and collaborative, team-based management is essential.  The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and proven management skills as well as the ability to provide leadership in a decentralized, multi-functional business environment.  The ideal candidate will have six to eight years senior business or comprehensive internal audit experience, preferably in a higher education, government, service related or academic medical environment.  A Master’s degree in business, accounting or related field is necessary; a CPA licensure is highly desirable.   

The search is currently underway and will continue until an appointment is made.   

The University of Vermont is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to achieving excellence through diversity among its students, faculty, and staff.