How to Apply
Please provide a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should outline:
- Your skills and experiences that directly relate to the position's responsibilities
- The specific reasons for your interest in the position
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director of Audit Services, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Establishing an investigation program that ensures investigations follow a consistent process, are lawfully and objectively conducted, are thorough in gathering all material facts, and present an accurate accounting of all significant matters
- Conducting investigations of alleged violations of the university's ethical standards and non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policy
- Preparing clear, concise, and factual reports that enable fair, relevant, and consistent decisions to be made
- Identifying root causes and recommending measures that will reduce the risk of similar future incidents
- Building awareness, training, consistency of approach, and working with employees assigned to conduct investigations
We offer a challenging environment, professional opportunities, and work/life balance. Travel is rare but may be required. The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements. The selected candidate must secure reliable internet access/Wi-Fi for this role. This position will have a potential for a flexible combination of on-campus and remote work responsibilities.
Respect for the university's core values is essential to the Audit Services mission. We are committed to supporting initiatives that uphold and enhance these values across the university's research, teaching, and service missions.
Salary is commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for these positions will not be sponsored for work visas.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Required Qualifications*
- At least five years of investigation experience with a large, complex organization
- Solid organizational, time management, and leadership skills, including the ability to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to establish and maintain a solid compliance investigation process
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements impacting the key activities of the university
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as an individual contributor or team member in a diverse work group and the wider university community
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated experience in conducting timely and thorough investigations.
- Master's or terminal degree
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, superior judgment, analytical skills, and neutrality in highly sensitive situations
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with members of the university community
- Deep commitment to ethics, integrity, and doing the right thing, even when it's difficult
Desired Qualifications*
- Juris Doctorate
- Higher education experience, including knowledge of higher education operations, and university systems and data
- Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Legal Investigator (CLI), Certified Fraud Examiner
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
The University of Michigan
The Chronicle of Higher Education has consistently featured the University of Michigan on its list of Great Colleges to Work For. With three campuses, 19 schools and colleges, world-class research facilities, and an exceptional health system, the University of Michigan is consistently ranked as one of America's top public universities. Please see https://umich.edu for further information about the university.
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your dependents, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:- Generous paid time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting, and a retirement contribution of 10% of salary after one year of service
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
