About the role#
The University of Massachusetts Office of the President is hiring an intern for the Fall 2026 semester within the University Internal Audit division. This part-time role offers insights into internal audit functions and university operations. You will work under the guidance of senior auditors and management to evaluate the effectiveness of university systems and compliance with policies.
What you'll do#
- Provide general administrative support to the team.
- Assist with audit research and testing of internal controls and compliance.
- Interact with faculty, staff, and administrators across the university.
- Organize workpapers.
- Track and follow-up on management action plans.
- Exercise professional skepticism and critical thinking during special assignments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at UMass.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Academic focus in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new technology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while working independently or in a team.
- Analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach.
- Interest in higher education, internal audit, compliance, and IT.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based at 50 Washington Street in Westborough, Massachusetts, with regular remote work.
- The role requires the ability to travel to all five UMass campuses.
- This is a paid internship at $17 per hour for 20 hours per week.
- Any offer is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background review.
About University of Massachusetts
The University of Massachusetts is a public research university system with five campuses. Founded in 1863, the institution focuses on academic programs, research, and public service. It serves students and communities across the Commonwealth and beyond. The system employs over 10,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Boston.
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