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What is the role of a Auditor at University of Kentucky?

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Where is this Auditor job located?

Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Auditor role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Auditor job?

$48,214 – $79,560 Yearly Salary

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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title	Auditor
Requisition Number	RE55235
Working Title	Staff Auditor
Department Name	1A000:Internal Audit
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$48,214-79,560/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10lbs.
Shift	Primarily days with core hours, Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. However, additional evenings and/or weekends may be necessary to accomplish work goals and/or workload.
Job Summary	Help Strengthen Healthcare Operations Through Risk and Compliance Reviews The University of Kentucky is seeking a Staff Auditor to join the Internal Audit team, supporting healthcare-focused audit activities across UK HealthCare and affiliated community healthcare operations. This role provides the opportunity to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes while helping leadership identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will work with stakeholders across multiple healthcare settings to assess operations, analyze data, and support continuous improvement efforts. What You’ll Do Participate in audits of healthcare operations, financial processes, compliance activities, and internal controls Conduct interviews, review documentation, and analyze data to evaluate business practices and identify risks Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures Develop process workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness Prepare and maintain audit workpapers, documentation, and supporting evidence Assist with audit findings, recommendations, and reporting activities Collaborate with healthcare leaders, administrators, and operational teams across multiple locations Support audit planning, scheduling, and project execution while managing multiple assignments What You’ll Bring Experience in auditing, accounting, compliance, healthcare operations, or related fields Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to review complex information and identify risks, trends, and control gaps Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Effective written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of related experience What’s In It for You Meaningful impact: Help strengthen operations that support patient care and healthcare delivery Diverse experience: Work with financial, operational, compliance, and regulatory processes across healthcare environments Professional growth: Develop expertise in healthcare auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls Dynamic work environment: Engage with stakeholders across multiple healthcare locations and service lines Collaborative culture: Partner with audit professionals and healthcare leaders throughout the enterprise UK’s Exceptional Benefits Why Now? Healthcare organizations face increasingly complex regulatory, operational, and financial requirements. As UK HealthCare continues to expand its network and partnerships, strong internal audit functions are essential to maintaining accountability, compliance, and effective risk management. In this role, you’ll help provide independent insight that supports sound decision-making, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of resources across the healthcare enterprise.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	08/21/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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* Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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* Please describe your experience in Excel using the following functions: data sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and formula development including logical formulas (i.e. IF statements), etc.
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- More than 0 years, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
* Please describe a time when you lead a project and/or were responsible for handling multiple priorities within a narrow timeframe. What did the project entail? What was the outcome? What did you learn?
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* Please describe your experience working in a healthcare organization.
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