Intern – Internal Audit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Academic credit available

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Office of the President seeks UMass students for an Intern for Fall 2026 in the division of University Internal Audit (IA). The internship is project-based and involves collaboration with IA, the President’s Office, and campuses.

Under supervision, the intern will help evaluate operations, compliance, and internal controls. This is a part-time Fall 2026 internship with a pay rate of $17 per hour; academic credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., accounting, business, IT)
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Interest in higher education, internal audit, operations, compliance, and IT
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and comfortable with new technology
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently or in a team, and think critically
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Inquisitive with analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, 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

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Current UMass student (undergrad or graduate)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intern – Internal Audit

Fall 2026 Intern – Internal Audit

Primary Work Location:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Primarily located at 50 Washington Street, Westborough offices, with regular remote work.
• Occasional travel to campuses.

Normal Work Schedule:

20 hours per week during the semester with schedule flexibility.

Job Summary:

The University of Massachusetts Office of the President seeks UMass students for an Intern for Fall 2026 in the division of University Internal Audit (IA). The internship is ideal for a current UMass undergraduate or graduate student who is eager to learn, inspired to think analytically, excited by public service, and motivated to communicate complicated ideas clearly.

The selected intern will gain valuable insights into Internal Audit’s role at the University and the operations of and systems used by various departments across the University. The internship will be project-based and require frequent collaboration with colleagues within IA, the broader President’s Office, and campuses. Under the guidance of Internal Audit Management and Senior Auditors, the Intern will support Internal Audit’s goals by taking part in evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s operations, compliance with policy and regulations, and systems of internal control.

This internship is part-time for Fall 2026, with a pay rate of $17 per hour. In addition to being a paid internship, academic credit may also be available.

Essential Functions:

With oversight and direction from senior staff and management, the intern will support the IA team as follows:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience):

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study, e.g., accounting, business administration 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 and can demonstrate analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Ability to travel to all five UMass campuses

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment.

• Hybrid work environment.

Any offers of an internship within the President's Office is specifically conditioned upon the potential candidate consenting to and successfully completing a background review.

University of Massachusetts President’s Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.