Executive Director of Audit
Apply NowCompany: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Location: Springfield, IL 62704
Description:
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: SIUP
Department: Office of the President-SIUP
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 2:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
Description
The President of the Southern Illinois University System (SIU) is conducting a search for the position of Executive Director of Audit and invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for this exciting leadership opportunity.
Southern Illinois University consists of two main campuses - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a School of Medicine in Springfield; and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, with a School of Dental Medicine in Alton and an Education Center in East St. Louis. With a total budget of nearly $1 billion, the University serves nearly 23,000 students and a variety of associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral and professional degree programs.
Internal Audit provides audit services to the University-Wide community. The purpose of the SIU Internal Audit function is to strengthen SIU's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Trustees Audit Committee and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. The Executive Director of Audit shall report administratively to the President, but shall report functionally to the Audit Committee, having access to the Board of Trustees Audit Committee as he/she deems appropriate.
A complete Position Description with additional information about SIU and the responsibilities of the position can be found here:
To apply:
Examples of Duties
Applications for the Southern Illinois University System - Executive Director of Audit will be received and considered until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit applications by March 28, 2025.
Interested applicants should submit:
Letter of interest that addresses the opportunities and experiences relative to the qualifications and desired attributes in the position description;
Resume or curriculum vitae; and
Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate's professional relationship with each reference listed. References will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant.
All application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: SIU - Executive Director of Audit.
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to
Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:
Monica Burton, Principal
| (917) 825-2961
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
For more information please visit
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number: SIUP
Department: Office of the President-SIUP
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 2:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
Description
The President of the Southern Illinois University System (SIU) is conducting a search for the position of Executive Director of Audit and invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for this exciting leadership opportunity.
Southern Illinois University consists of two main campuses - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a School of Medicine in Springfield; and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, with a School of Dental Medicine in Alton and an Education Center in East St. Louis. With a total budget of nearly $1 billion, the University serves nearly 23,000 students and a variety of associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral and professional degree programs.
Internal Audit provides audit services to the University-Wide community. The purpose of the SIU Internal Audit function is to strengthen SIU's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Trustees Audit Committee and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. The Executive Director of Audit shall report administratively to the President, but shall report functionally to the Audit Committee, having access to the Board of Trustees Audit Committee as he/she deems appropriate.
A complete Position Description with additional information about SIU and the responsibilities of the position can be found here:
To apply:
Examples of Duties
Applications for the Southern Illinois University System - Executive Director of Audit will be received and considered until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit applications by March 28, 2025.
Interested applicants should submit:
Letter of interest that addresses the opportunities and experiences relative to the qualifications and desired attributes in the position description;
Resume or curriculum vitae; and
Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate's professional relationship with each reference listed. References will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant.
All application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: SIU - Executive Director of Audit.
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to
Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:
Monica Burton, Principal
| (917) 825-2961
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
For more information please visit