FACILITIES AUDIT SPECIALIST

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke University is looking for a Facilities Audit Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will help ensure accurate reporting, accountability, and compliance across Duke’s facilities, equipment, and space inventory. You’ll play a hands-on part in auditing campus spaces, verifying equipment, maintaining inventory integrity, and supporting federal audit processes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys investigative work, organizing information, understanding how systems fit together, and collaborating with departments across the university.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Strong reading, math, and writing capabilities
Five years of experience involving classification, counting, estimating, or related work
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to analyze equipment records, invoices, and cost data
Comfort working with multiple departments and federal auditors
Ability to manage a review cycle and maintain accurate inventory systems

Responsibilities

Conduct audits and inventories of facilities, including fixed and moveable equipment
Determine whether equipment should be capitalized or expensed
Research and resolve missing or unaccounted equipment with departments
Classify space based on functional use and physical characteristics
Support federal auditors during facilities reviews
Verify records for government surplus equipment
Schedule audits to maintain a 24‑month review cycle across departments.