Hybrid Audit & Compliance Intern – Fall 2026

University of Massachusetts; Westborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Academic credit possible

Job summary

University of Massachusetts President's Office seeks a Fall 2026 Intern in Internal Audit, for 20 hours per week in a hybrid work setting at Westborough. The internship is designed for current UMass students to learn, think analytically, and engage in public service while communicating complex ideas clearly.

Under supervision of IA Management and Senior Auditors, the intern will support evaluating operations, compliance, and internal controls, with project-based collaboration across IA, the

Qualifications

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Accounting, Business Admin or IT).
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Interest in higher education, internal audit, operations, compliance, and IT.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with new technology.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work both independently and as part of a team, and think critically.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Inquisitive with analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to travel to all five UMass campuses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audit research and tests of internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff
• Follow-up on management’s action plans
• Think critically and exercise professional skepticism, judgment, and discretion
• Perform special assignments and other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Critical thinking

Education

Accounting, Business Admin or IT

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Massachusetts President's Office seeks a Fall 2026 Intern in Internal Audit, for 20 hours per week in a hybrid work setting at Westborough. The internship is designed for current UMass students to learn, think analytically, and engage in public service while communicating complex ideas clearly.

Under supervision of IA Management and Senior Auditors, the intern will support evaluating operations, compliance, and internal controls, with project-based collaboration across IA, the