Student Audit Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleStudent Audit AssistantRequisition NumberDU14466Department Name1A000:Internal AuditWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$16 - $20Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationCurrent UK undergraduate or graduate studentRequired Related ExperienceNoneRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsPhysical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion task; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10lbs.ShiftFlexible scheduling between 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through FridayJob SummaryUniversity of Kentucky Internal Audit (UKIA) assists the University management, administration and the Board of Trustees in the effective discharge of their fiduciary and administrative responsibilities by providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services with respect to evaluating risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

The Internal Audit office is currently seeking student audit assistants to work with the UKIA team in completing audit projects and supporting office infrastructure for both Summer and Fall 2026. Positions pay $16 – $20 per hour for 10 to 12 hours per week. Work location is at UKIA’s main office (1648 McGrathiana Parkway) or UKIA satellite office in the Patterson Office Tower.

Multiple positions are available across different UKIA service lines including accountability, office administration and finance, communications, consultations, healthcare auditing, IT auditing, and investigations. More information about each of these can be found in the document linked here. Specifics of duties for each position will be discussed in interviews; dependent on position/team, student responsibilities may include:

• Project planning research and support
• Document and record organization, review, and analysis
• Data entry, calculations, mapping and analysis
• Budget and expense management and tracking support
• Meeting and event planning support
• Memo, report and presentation drafting
• Client satisfaction survey preparation, distribution and analysis support
• Interview preparation, participation and notation
• Project research and audit fieldwork
• Policy, regulation and risk identification research

Successful applicants will be current or rising sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students. Students of all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will possess excellent writing and communication skills, superior attention to detail, and keen observational and critical thinking skills. Prior experience in internal auditing is not expected or required, but successful applicants will be curious about our work, willing to learn and open to instruction and feedback. They will be able to work on a team but will also be self-motivated and able to work independently. Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality are key; student audit assistants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesAll positions: Microsoft Office Suite; writing and communication skills; attention to detail; critical thinking skills; research skills; confidentiality
Some positions: Basic accounting knowledge; basic IT knowledge; basic engineering and/or architecture knowledge; graphic design; proofreading; Adobe Acrobat; data entry and analysis; audience survey applications; interviewingDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply04/05/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please rank the following service lines in order of your interest (1 being the most interested and 7 being the least): accountability; office administration and finance; communications; consultations; healthcare auditing; IT auditing; investigations

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * To help us learn more about your interest in working with UKIA, for each of your top two service lines ranked in question #1 above, please write a paragraph explaining your ranking, including information about your academic background, career aspirations, skills and academic and/or personal interests as applies to each (maximum 350 words total response).

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please indicate whether you are interested in employment for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or both:
   • Summer 2026 (start date: late May - early June)
   • Fall 2026 (start date: late August – early September)
   • Both Summer 2026 and Fall 2026
4. * Please provide the degree you are currently pursuing and your expected graduation date (e.g. Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology, expected May 2028)

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please note that questions #5 - #11 will be used for service line placement; answers will not result in automatic elimination of any candidates. Please rate your level of expertise using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint:
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
6. * Please rate your level of expertise using Microsoft Excel.
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
7. * Please rate your level of expertise using Adobe Acrobat
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
8. * Please rate your level of expertise regarding data analysis
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
9. * Please rate your level of expertise using survey applications (such as REDCap or Qualtrics):
   • None
   • Basic
   • Average
   • Proficient
   • Expert
10. * Please rate your level of expertise using workflow management software:
    • None
    • Basic
    • Average
    • Proficient
    • Expert
11. * Please rate your level of expertise using artificial intelligence (AI) tools:
    • None
    • Basic
    • Average
    • Proficient
    • Expert

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

PI283351868