Audit Risk and Compliance Operations Coordinator

The University of Alabama System (UA System) invites applications for our role, Audit Risk and Compliance Operations Coordinator. This full-time, exempt position is based on-site in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and reports directly to the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer. This role provides high-level, complex, diverse, and confidential administrative support to the Division of the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer, which includes the Internal Audit and Risk and Compliance departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Operations




• Manage daily office operations, including routing calls, mail, and visitors


• Coordinate calendars, schedules, and logistics for meetings


• Organize meetings, including preparation of materials and agendas


• Manage leave time for the division


• Processes reimbursement requests and pays invoices


• Maintains and reconciles a business purchasing card in accordance with institutional policies




• Executive and Board Committee Support




• Provide direct administrative support for the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer as well as the Risk and Compliance and Internal Audit teams


• Arrange travel itineraries and manage related logistics


• Coordinate with Office of the Board of Trustees related to Board and committee meetings, including preparation of materials and agendas


• Attend Board meetings and prepare official meeting minutes for Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee




• Reporting




• Coordinates the consolidation and distribution of recurring reports, including quarterly and annual reports


• Tracks reporting timelines and facilitates the collection of materials from internal contributors


• Reviews submissions for completeness and formatting consistency prior to distribution


• Maintains organized records of reports and supporting documentation




• This position may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience


• Experience providing complex office, administrative, and support duties with minimal supervision


• Superior record of job attendance and the ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• Experience in higher education

Compensation & Benefits

The UA System offers competitive compensation commensurate with skills, experience, and professional background. We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and work–life balance through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave


• Employer matching contributions to a 403(b) supplemental retirement plan


• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents


• Life insurance and optional supplemental coverage plans

Additional details are available on the UA System Benefits webpage.

All eligible employees are required to participate in the Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama, a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly retirement benefit that increases with each year of service. Retirees may also enroll in the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan for continued health coverage.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply online and submit the following materials: letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. To apply, please visit the UA System Careers webpage.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each case is reviewed individually.

The University of Alabama System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This position closes July 10, 2026.