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Department Audit, Risk and Compliance (UPR)

Position Title Executive 3- Internal Audit

Job Title Chief Executive of Audit, Risk and Compliance

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location Corvallis

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

THE SEARCH

Oregon State University ( OSU ), Oregon’s land grant institution, seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as the next Chief Executive of Audit, Risk and Compliance ( CEARC ). The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for the role, demonstrated capacity to lead effectively within a highly complex environment, and the ability to foster relationships and build trust with both internal and external stakeholders to advance OSU’s goals and vision for the future while supporting compliance and mitigating risk.

The only R1 public university to have achieved 28 consecutive years of enrollment growth, Oregon State University serves nearly 38,000 students with more than 5,000 faculty and staff, including the fast-growing OSU Ecampus, which has ranked in the top 10 nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years. With more NSF funding than all other Oregon comprehensive universities combined, OSU is one of only three institutions in the U.S. to hold land, sea, space, and sun grant designations. Additionally, it is Oregon’s only institution to hold both the Carnegie R1 (very research-intensive) designation and the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. Founded in 1868, OSU is an internationally renowned public research institution that attracts students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Through its Corvallis and Bend campuses, a leading marine science center in Newport, downtown facility in Portland, agricultural research experiment stations, Extension offices, and research forests, OSU has a presence in all 36 Oregon counties.

Under the dynamic leadership of President Jayathi Murthy, the University is making significant investments in research, student success, economic development, and priorities outlined in its 2024-2030 strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared: The Oregon State Plan. Central to OSU’s mission is its commitment to providing exceptional 21st-century teaching, scholarship, research, discovery, innovation, and engagement. This commitment is underscored by its status as the largest university in Oregon, offering more majors, minors, and special programs than any other institution in the state.

The Executive, Audit and Governance Committee ( EAGC ) of the OSU Board of Trustees approves the appointment of the Chief Executive for Audit, Risk and Compliance, as recommended by the president. The Chief Executive for Audit, Risk and Compliance reports administratively to the President and functionally to the EAGC and is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance ( OARC ). The CEARC will lead a team of eight professionals within OARC , guiding the internal audit function, planning and overseeing the university enterprise risk management process, overseeing the institutional compliance program, and maintaining the OSU Accountability and Integrity Hotline, including coordinating investigations with University management. In addition, the CEARC formulates the annual plan of audit coverage, provides guidance to the compliance leader (in coordination with the Office of General Counsel) on state ethics matters, serves as a board liaison (along with the Vice President and General Counsel) for all high-profile compliance and ethics evaluations that require board-level awareness or response, works with senior leaders and the board to identify top enterprise risks that might impede OSU strategic objectives, presents top risks to the EAGC for board-level monitoring and mitigation, and educates university constituents on best practices for evaluating risks. The depth and breadth of the role require a collaborative and collegial approach and strong and effective communication skills with a full commitment to integrity.

ABOUT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

As the state’s land grant institution, Oregon State University is known for its research contributions, dynamic environment and educating the most students in the state. Made up of two campuses, 11 academic colleges, 14 agricultural and experiment stations statewide, and Extension programming in each of Oregon’s 36 counties, OSU plays an indispensable role in the educational and economic landscape of the state. OSU’s research enterprise is distinguished by excellence across various disciplines with research expenditures of $422 million in fiscal year 2024, generating $3.5 billion in economic impact across the state.

The OSU Foundation, which celebrated its 75th year in 2023, is a nonprofit organization that partners with Oregon State University to engage the OSU community, inspire investment, and steward resources to enhance the University’s excellence and impact. The OSU Foundation holds assets surpassing $1 billion and manages an endowment of $981 million as of May 31, 2025, and is governed by an independent board of trustees that operates separately from the University. In addition, the Foundation includes the OSU Alumni Association, established in 1873, which bridges a global community of over 200,000 alumni. In 2022, the Foundation and the University publicly launched OSU’s second comprehensive campaign, Believe It: The Campaign for Oregon State University, with over $1.5 billion already given toward its $1.75 billion goal and more than 862,000 moments of meaningful engagement recorded toward a goal of one million.

Leadership and Governance

Jayathi Y. Murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research, and service, began her service as Oregon State University’s 16th president on September 9, 2022. As OSU’s president, Murthy is committed to improving access to college for all learners; advancing student success, undergraduate graduation rates and inclusive excellence throughout the University; expanding OSU’s strong research portfolio by investing in research infrastructure; and supporting faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and Extension and engagement programs.

Prior to joining Oregon State, Murthy served as the first woman dean of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science since January 2016. Murthy has held academic appointments at a number of leading US universities. From 1988 to 1998, Murthy worked at New Hampshire-based Fluent, Inc., a developer and vendor of the world’s most widely used computational fluid dynamics software. President Murthy is a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

The 17-member Oregon State University Board of Trustees governs the University, exercising the rights and duties that are conferred upon it by law. The Governor appoints members of the Board and the Senate confirms those appointments.

Strategic Plan

OSU enjoys a long history of strategic planning, with each plan building upon the last to increase the University’s impact and achieve its goals. Following the successful implementation of the 2019-23 strategic plan (SP4.0): Transformation, Excellence, and Impact, the University launched Prosperity Widely Shared, The Oregon State Plan. This ambitious plan outlined OSU’s top priorities, including aspirational and measurable outcomes at the highest level in areas such as research expenditures, graduation rates, and enrollment for both in-person and online programs.

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF AUDIT , RISK AND COMPLIANCE

The Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance seeks to continually improve the productivity of OSU’s learning and work environment by promoting compliant and ethical practices that reinforce the University’s core values of accountability, diversity, integrity, respect, and social responsibility. The OARC adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards, including the principles of Ethics and Professionalism: integrity, objectivity, competency, due professional care and confidentiality. The OARC utilizes the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations as the model for evaluating the adequacy of internal controls within OSU .

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

•Retirement savings paid by the university.

•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF AUDIT , RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Promote collaboration, transparency, and an educational culture around compliance

While the office currently has an outstanding reputation for its service to the University, the incoming CEARC will continue to build a culture where ERM , compliance, and audit professionals are viewed as key partners and trusted advisors to the OSU community. This will include continuing to set and implement OARC’s broad strategic vision for audit, compliance, and ERM and being innovative in finding ways to serve the wide variety of offices with which the CEARC partners. To do so, the CEARC will embody fairness, respect, process, and sound judgment, while being transparent about policies and procedures and building connections across the University. This individual will promote a culture where compliance and integrity are the responsibility of all, and will identify creative ways to train, educate, and bring awareness to compliance issues and potential pitfalls. They will work to increase awareness of compliance issues at every level and enhance the organizational capacity for thinking proactively about compliance, ensuring the office is conducive to reporting issues, and tending to findings quickly, efficiently, and collaboratively with a high political acumen. University constituents at all levels should feel responsible to report any wrongdoings through the OSU Accountability and Integrity Hotline or otherwise, and most importantly, should feel comfortable doing so.

Identify and implement best practices in audit, compliance, and ERM appropriate to a complex public research university

The CEARC will guide best practices in audit, compliance, and ERM in a way that reflects the University’s and OARC’s strategic plans and direction. This includes operationalizing and coordinating the efforts across the institution. To do so, the CEARC must navigate a complex environment where some functions are centralized and others are highly decentralized. The new CEARC must be creative in finding efficiencies and creating strong central policies and procedures, while understanding that one size may not fit all. They should work to bridge offices while recognizing the unique culture of each group and responding to requests and needs accordingly.

Build and maintain ongoing internal and external relationships.

The CEARC will work with a broad and varied array of constituents at the University and externally. Internally, they will collaborate closely with key stakeholders involved in compliance and audit across the University, while also working with subject matter experts throughout the institution who oversee areas such as FERPA , HIPAA , Title IX, Clery Act, public safety, research compliance, conflicts of interest, and information technology. To ensure that leadership is well informed, the CEARC will provide regular communication to the President, senior leadership, and the Board of Trustees regarding progress, findings, and resolutions. The CEARC must exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence in candidly and courageously, yet calmly, conveying facts and educating University leaders who are not experts in these fields. Consistent follow-up conversations to share action taken and progress made are key so that leadership remains apprised, trust is engendered, and matters do not languish. The CEARC will be adept at managing through conflict, whether among peers, within units they are auditing, or with University leadership.

The CEARC also serves as the liaison to external auditors for audits that the OARC outsources, as well as to consultants hired to review University processes. The CEARC must stay current on industry best practices in the areas of higher education compliance, accounting, auditing, and enterprise risk, including pronouncements from relevant professional organizations and government agencies. With the ultimate goal of allowing the University to progress in its mission, the CEARC’s focus on integrity, mitigation of risk, and compliance will shield OSU and its leaders from negative media attention, litigation, and prosecution.

Lead a team of high-performing audit, compliance, and ERM professionals to accomplish the office’s objectives

The CEARC will oversee a team that consists of highly experienced and talented professionals responsible for bringing an independent, systematic, objective approach to evaluating and improving the University’s operations. OARC will work in partnership with University leadership and other stakeholders to emphasize adding value through analyzing, assessing, and monitoring organizational operations, controls, and risks; examining and evaluating policies, procedures, and systems; and making recommendations forenhancement and improvement where needed. The OARC is a high-functioning office with finite human and financial resources, and the CEARC will help prioritize and maximize the talents of the existing staff while also outsourcing various audit tasks. They will continue to foster a culture that rewards innovation and collaboration, and above all, this person must contribute to the current culture of transparency and openness.

What You Will Need

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and ten years of experience in risk-based auditing, ERM , and compliance programs. The successful candidate will also bring many, if not all, of the following:

• Increasingly responsible audit, enterprise risk, and/or compliance roles in a large-scale, complex organizational structure, ideally within higher education and federal research compliance contexts.

• Must be committed to the mission of public education.

• Possess exceptional management, interpersonal, and communication skills by managing change effectively, handling complex administrative operations, and inspiring internal and external stakeholders through outstanding oral and written communication.

• Three years of prior leadership experience that includes managing staff and leading committees.

• A track record of providing a collaborative, results-oriented, and evidence-based leadership approach, with the ability to make tough decisions, resolve conflicts, and uphold high ethical standards.

• Experience with innovative problem-solving, leveraging limited resources for impactful results, and fostering a responsive and community-focused organizational culture.

• Experience preparing for and/or conducting executive and board-level presentations.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Professional audit, risk, and/or compliance certifications that will include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, or Certified Internal Auditor. Multiple certifications preferred but not required.

• An advanced degree, such as a Master’s in Business Administration and Public Administration, is preferred.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position is based in Corvallis, Oregon. Travel to other OSU campuses and meetings is required.

Pay Method

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $225,000 - $300,000

Link to Position Description

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09370UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 08/20/2025

Full Consideration Date 08/21/2025

Closing Date 09/30/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 21, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/oregon-state-university/chief-executive-audit-risk-and-compliance.

OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Final candidates for this position must complete a sexual misconduct reference check, per University Policy 05-010. An offer of employment will be contingent upon satisfactory results from the sexual misconduct reference check.

Supplemental Questions

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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.