Investigations Manager - Office of Audit and Advisory Services at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Investigations Manager - Office of Audit and Advisory Services
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61350
Department

Office of Audit and Advisory Services

Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for supervising, initiating, conducting and coordinating investigations of alleged fraud, waste, abuse, dishonest acts, or other wrongdoing, which could result in the loss or misuse of University resources.

Responsible for implementing the OAAS annual work plan related to investigations. Leading, supervising and/or conducting administrative investigations of alleged fraud, waste, abuse, dishonest acts, or other wrongdoing reported to or discovered by OAAS in compliance with the Quality Standards for Investigations found in the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General as published by the Associations of Inspectors General and the Standards for Complaint Handling and Investigations issued by the State university Audit Council. Responsible for complying with written investigative directives that include, but are not limited to, the investigation process, case supporting material and evidence, the Whistleblower's Act, case management, and direct submission of final investigation work products to the Chief Audit Officer (CAO) for review, approval, and issuance. Responsible for identifying and documenting internal control weaknesses noted during the conduct of investigations and preparation and direct submission of final Control and Compliance reports to the CAO for review, approval, and issuance. Notifies the FSU Police Department (FSUPD) if there is reasonable cause to believe that a criminal violation has occurred. Works cooperatively with the FSUPD and other law enforcement agencies. Responsible for the administration of the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) Inspectors General accreditation process for OAAS, including providing proofs required for continued accreditation. Responsible for the development, revision, and maintenance of written investigative directives. Responsible for maintaining OAAS complaint intake and tracking system to include those received in-person, verbally, written, electronically, or through a third-party reporting process. Responsible for carrying out other duties as deemed appropriate by the CAO. Examples of such duties include representing OAAS in periodic meetings of State of Florida Agency Inspectors General led by the Chief Inspector General of the Executive Office of the Governor, meetings of University administrators, faculty and staff, and assisting in internal audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience, higher education may substitute.

CIA, CPA, or CFE Certification or ability to obtain one of them within two (2) years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ethical Practices and Behavior - Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior
• Effective Communication - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Critical Thinking - Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
• Working Relationships - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Process Evaluation - Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
• Information Compilation - Ability to identify, analyze, evaluate and document sufficient information to support audit or investigative findings.
• Audits and Investigations - Ability to solve problems and conduct audits. Ability to assist in investigations when requested.
• Meeting Deadlines - Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Prioritize and Multi-task - Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Laws, Rules & Regulations - Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• University Policy - Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Auditing Standards - Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Knowledge of the Principles and Standards for the Offices of Inspectors General, Quality Standards for Offices of Inspectors General and Quality Standards for Investigation and the Standards for Complaint Handling and
  Investigations for the State University System of Florida.
• Independence - Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision
• CIA, CPA, or CFE Certification preferred.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.