Assurance Associate

In support of Pepperdine's vision to be a premier, global, Christian university, the Assurance Associate supports the department's mission to provide independent and objective assurance and advice designed to help improve University operations. This is achieved by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve checks and balances, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational processes. The Assurance Associate works collaboratively with the Executive Director to formulate creative solutions to business needs and promote good stewardship of University assets and resources.

Duties:

• Gather and organize assurance-related information, collect data, reports, and other relevant materials, maintain project files, assist with data analysis and testing under the guidance of the executive director, prepare draft reports and presentations, follow up on and track progress of agreed upon action plans, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Facilitate communication with other University departments and outside consultants, schedule and coordinate interviews and meetings, attend meetings and prepare summary notes.
• Stay updated on relevant software and tools used by the department, and participate in training and development activities.
• Assist in the preparation of assurance project plans and documentation, research, and gather information related to regulations, policies, procedures, and other information relevant to assurance topics under review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.