Chief Executive for Equity, Internal Audit, and Compliance

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.

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

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $169,050 and $192,696, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

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