Chief Executive Equity, Internal Audit, and Compliance

Portland State University Position Details

• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  07/01/2026
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Legal and Compliance
• Rank: N - No Rank
• Working Title:
  
  Chief Executive for Equity, Internal Audit, and Compliance
• Department: 120101 - ADT Internal Audit
• Position Number: D92632
• Representation: UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
• Renewable:
  Renewable
• Position FTE: 1.0
• Tenure Status: N - not applicable

Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands‑on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree‑lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state‑of‑the‑art science labs. We are proud of our world‑class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

The Office of Equity, Audit & Compliance consists of the Equity and Compliance and Internal Audit offices. Both provide independent and objective oversight of Portland State’s operations. This position is responsible for planning, leading and managing the University’s internal audit function, providing general oversight to the Office of Equity and Compliance and the Deputy Chief Executive for Equity & Compliance, and for providing general oversight of university compliance activities and leadership to the university compliance committee.

The Chief Executive for Equity, Internal Audit, and Compliance will report administratively to the University President and functionally to a committee of the Portland State University Board of Trustees. The Chief Executive will work in close coordination with the University General Counsel, the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Controller.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Seven years recent professional field audit experience with an internal auditing unit or with a commercial auditing firm in financial or operational auditing
• Understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ability to comply with IIA standards

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to lead an internal audit team
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional and courteous manner with diverse individuals and groups
• Proficient use of computer programs to extract and analyze financial and accounting data, document audit work and prepare audit reports
• Experience managing and designing audit plans and teams
• Senior level administrative experience
• Understanding of higher education/governmental accounting transactions and principles
• Relevant experience in a higher education environment, particularly with a large, public university
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field;
  Master’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field preferred

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per…