What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Audit position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Job Description
The President of the Southern Illinois University System (SIU) is conducting a search for the position of Executive Director of Audit and invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for this exciting leadership opportunity.
Southern Illinois University consists of two main campuses - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, with a School of Medicine in Springfield; and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, with a School of Dental Medicine in Alton and an Education Center in East St. Louis. With a total budget of nearly $1 billion, the University serves nearly 23,000 students and a variety of associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral and professional degree programs.
Internal Audit provides audit services to the University-Wide community. The purpose of the SIU Internal Audit function is to strengthen SIU’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Board of Trustees Audit Committee and management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. The Executive Director of Audit shall report administratively to the President, but shall report functionally to the Audit Committee, having access to the Board of Trustees Audit Committee as he / she deems appropriate.
A complete Position Description with additional information about SIU and the responsibilities of the position can be
Nominations and Applications
Applications for the Southern Illinois University System – Executive Director of Audit will be received and considered until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit applications by March 28, 2025.
Interested applicants should submit :
- Letter of interest that addresses the opportunities and experiences relative to the qualifications and desired attributes in the position description;
- Resume or curriculum vitae; and
- Five professional references with emails, telephone numbers, and a description of the candidate’s professional relationship with each reference listed. References will not be contacted without prior written authorization from the applicant.
All application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at : .
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to
Nominations and inquiries should be directed to :
Monica Burton, Principal
917) 825-2961
Margaret “Peggy” Plympton, Principal
484) 554-4543
Additional information about SIU may be found at .
This is a security-sensitive position; the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check, prior to any employment offer.
SIU is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
