GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of the Internal Audit position is to assist the Director in executing the functions of the Internal Audit Department. The Department is an independent appraisal activity established within the University to examine and evaluate Elon’s management systems. University administration has the primary responsibility for establishing and maintaining a sufficient system of internal controls.  Internal Audit assists University administration in the effective discharge of its responsibilities by furnishing evaluations of departmental activities, recommendations for improvements in systems and procedures, and other information designed to promote effective controls. Meaningful internal auditing requires cooperation among the Internal Audit Office, co