What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Auditor
Requisition Number
RE53499
Working Title
Staff Auditor
Department Name
1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift
Primarily days with core hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and/or workload.
Job Summary
Internal Audit assists the University management, administration and the Board of Trustees in the effective discharge of their fiduciary and administrative responsibilities by providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services with respect to evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes.
The Internal Audit office is currently seeking an auditor to work with the UKIA Healthcare team in completing healthcare audit projects. The healthcare auditor will primarily support audits of community health operations, (e.g., FQHC/RHC or affiliate community clinics) integrated with the academic health system, focusing on compliance, revenue integrity, clinical operations, grants, and data-sharing controls across entities.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Auditor
Requisition Number
RE53499
Working Title
Staff Auditor
Department Name
1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift
Primarily days with core hours Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and/or workload.
Job Summary
Internal Audit assists the University management, administration and the Board of Trustees in the effective discharge of their fiduciary and administrative responsibilities by providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services with respect to evaluating risk management, control, and governance processes.
The Internal Audit office is currently seeking an auditor to work with the UKIA Healthcare team in completing healthcare audit projects. The healthcare auditor will primarily support audits of community health operations, (e.g., FQHC/RHC or affiliate community clinics) integrated with the academic health system, focusing on compliance, revenue integrity, clinical operations, grants, and data-sharing controls across entities.
- The Auditor will be working from multiple sites to include King’s Daughters Medical Center-UK HealthCare in Ashland, KY., UK Saint Claire in Morehead, KY., and the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY.
- Objectively evaluating internal controls regarding healthcare financial and operational systems.
- Planning and executing audits, preparing detailed work papers, accurately, and analyzing data.
- Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Identifying opportunities for healthcare unit enhancements, internal efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Assist in audit report findings, conclusions, and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaboratively effectively with team members, departments, and units across the enterprise.
- Maintaining a high level of integrity and adherence to ethical standards in all audit activities.
- Participating in routine travel as part of audit assignments and engaging in virtual collaborative meetings to support cross-functional communication.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000