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Job Title AUDIT DIRECTOR Department UNIVERSITY AUDIT DEPARTMENT Position Number FP031A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary
The Audit Director serves as a senior leader within the O?ce of Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management, reporting directly to the Vice President for Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management. The Director provides strategic and operational oversight to the University Audit function, leading the development and execution of a dynamic, risk-based audit plan aligned with institutional priorities. This role oversees financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits; special reviews; investigations; and advisory engagements, ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards while delivering meaningful insight that strengthens governance, internal controls, and organizational performance, and proactively identifies emerging risks.
The Audit Director will position University Audit with a forward-focused posture by advancing innovative audit and advisory approaches, expanding the strategic use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence. By leveraging technology, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and developing audit talent, the Director will elevate the departments impactshifting beyond traditional assurance activities to provide proactive, value-added risk intelligence that supports informed decision-making and long-term institutional resilience.
Old Dominion University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Audit Director. Interested, qualified individuals who wish to be considered as candidates, on a confidential basis, should provide a copy of their curriculum vitae or resume along with a brief letter of interest detailing key accomplishments in each leadership role held.
Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interest is required upon hire.
Conditions of Employment Job Open Date 05/12/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Application Review Date Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent via email to:
Charles Kaler & Kirk Schulz
CSA Search & Consulting LLC
ODU.Audit@csasearch.consulting
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. Department Information Equity Statement
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Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginias forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginias economy.
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