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This position is professional level work involving conducting policy reviews and compliance audits of assigned community colleges to ensure adherence of required reporting practices, policies and procedures and program operations to applicable state laws, State Board of Community Colleges (SBCC) and System Office policies and program guidelines.  The employee conducts audits both individually and as part of a team of auditors, if required.  The employee provides coaching and consultation to community college personnel clarifying applicable General Statutes, State Board of Community Colleges Code, and State Board and System office policies and guidelines, and other reporting requirements.  In conducting audits, the employee follows a prescribed set of audit procedures and develops detailed audit reports.  This employee also develops and delivers presentations concerning audit issues to groups of community college personnel as requested by the Director of Accountability and Compliance Training.  Work is performed under general supervision, with latitude for exercising independent judgment, and is reviewed through reports and interaction with the Director of Accountability and Compliance Training.

Audits are conducted semi-annually at all assigned colleges.  Extensive travel (at least 80%) is required, including overnight stays throughout North Carolina.  Evening and weekend work may be assigned to this position.  Other duties as assigned by Executive Director of Accountability and State Board Affairs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES:

• Two years of experience in a NC Community College specifically related to the assigned work is required;
• Working Knowledge of Community College Laws, regulations, administrative memoranda and program guidelines is required;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills is required;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others utilizing listening skills is required.
• Maintenance of a valid NC Driver’s license is required;
• Proficiency in Windows: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is required.

PREFERENCES: Direct professional level experience with Community College educational programs and program consultation.