Internal Audit Associate

Position Details

Proposed Start Date

01/05/2026

Classification Title

Legal and Compliance

Rank

N - No Rank

Working Title

Internal Audit Associate

Department

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

• Assist the Center for Internal Audit in scheduling and performing activities for audit engagements in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Assist in conducting planned audit methodologies and tests.
• Conduct research on subject matters related to the audit.
• Assist the audit office with researching relevant federal, state and University policies and procedures to assess compliance.
• Assist in documenting complex financial and business processes.
• Assist in assessing compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger,