Advanced Education Auditor
Apply NowCompany: State of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Salary: $41.20 - $50.09 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44859
Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Selena Johansen
# of Openings: 1
Location: 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Internal Audit Department of the Utah State Board of Education is seeking a professional, motivated, tech savvy individual. An Advanced Education Auditor plays an important role as the individuals will help analyze and evaluate risk-based aspects of Utah's public education system in a collaborative and accountability driven environment.
Principal Duties
The Advanced Education Auditor will perform a variety of functions including but not limited to:
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for these positions is someone who:
Why You Should Join Our Team
A flexible schedule, priority of family and health, and a collaborative team environment are some of the things you can enjoy while working for the USBE. Additionally, you will receive an excellent compensation package which includes generous paid time off, excellent retirement plan options, and a variety of medical insurance plans.
The Agency
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) leads by creating conditions to open doors of opportunity for all Utah children by: setting academic standards; protecting information systems; managing public education funds; directing transparent operations; developing policy for education; advocating for Utah students; and providing support and oversight of schools. Click for more information about the Utah Board of Education.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
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01
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
02
From the options below, highest level of education
03
In the space below, indicate your major(s) or areas of emphasis.
04
How familiar are you with professional internal auditing standards (e.g., Global Internal Audit Standards (Red Book), Government Audit Standards (Yellow Book)?
05
From the options below, select the computer applications with which you have at least three years of professional experience and are proficient in using.
06
How frequently do you use Microsoft Excel, including use of functions such as pivot tables and xlookups?
07
Do you have any relatives who are currently working for in the Utah public education system (i.e, K-12), including at the Utah State Board of Education?
08
If you answered yes to the above question, in the space below, list their name(s). If you answered no, type N/A.
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Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44859
Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Selena Johansen
# of Openings: 1
Location: 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Internal Audit Department of the Utah State Board of Education is seeking a professional, motivated, tech savvy individual. An Advanced Education Auditor plays an important role as the individuals will help analyze and evaluate risk-based aspects of Utah's public education system in a collaborative and accountability driven environment.
Principal Duties
The Advanced Education Auditor will perform a variety of functions including but not limited to:
- Working with a team to perform independent audits of public education, finances, operations, performance and programs in accordance with professional auditing standards.
- Reviewing and analyzing federal, state, and local regulations, statutes, policies and procedures
- Writing or drafting correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other materials.
- Analyzing information systems used to house and track a variety of public education data.
- Communicating and consulting with team members, co-workers, audit clients, stakeholders of education, and Board members.
- Identifying and assessing risks and opportunities to public education.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for these positions is someone who:
- Has three to five years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Has a bachelor's or graduate level degree in a field that requires critical thinking and data analysis (e.g., accounting, policy, compliance).
- Has or is working towards a professional certification related to auditing (e.g., CPA, CFE, CIA, CPM).
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office, including frequent use of advanced Excel functions.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is trustworthy, resourceful, self-motivated and willing to learn because we don't expect you to know everything.
Why You Should Join Our Team
A flexible schedule, priority of family and health, and a collaborative team environment are some of the things you can enjoy while working for the USBE. Additionally, you will receive an excellent compensation package which includes generous paid time off, excellent retirement plan options, and a variety of medical insurance plans.
The Agency
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) leads by creating conditions to open doors of opportunity for all Utah children by: setting academic standards; protecting information systems; managing public education funds; directing transparent operations; developing policy for education; advocating for Utah students; and providing support and oversight of schools. Click for more information about the Utah Board of Education.
Supplemental Information
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)
01
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State Jobs
- An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
- Professional Network
- University Network (Career Center)
- Referred by a Friend or Colleague
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career Fair
- Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
- Other
02
From the options below, highest level of education
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
03
In the space below, indicate your major(s) or areas of emphasis.
04
How familiar are you with professional internal auditing standards (e.g., Global Internal Audit Standards (Red Book), Government Audit Standards (Yellow Book)?
- Very familiar
- Somewhat familiar
- Not familiar
05
From the options below, select the computer applications with which you have at least three years of professional experience and are proficient in using.
- E-mail/calendaring
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Publisher
- MS Access
- Virtual meeting (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Meet)
- none
06
How frequently do you use Microsoft Excel, including use of functions such as pivot tables and xlookups?
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Almost Never
- Never
07
Do you have any relatives who are currently working for in the Utah public education system (i.e, K-12), including at the Utah State Board of Education?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered yes to the above question, in the space below, list their name(s). If you answered no, type N/A.
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