AUDIT DIRECTOR

Posting Details

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 Office 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 department’s impact—shifting 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

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.