Intern – Internal Audit

Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST); Westborough (MA); Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Office of the President seeks a Fall 2026 Intern for the Internal Audit division. This part-time internship is open to current UMass undergraduates or graduates, offering hands-on experience in evaluating operations, compliance, and internal controls.

The internship is hybrid with a pay rate of $17 per hour and potential academic credit. Responsibilities include administrative support, audit research, organizing workpapers, and collaboration with IA and campus

Qualifications

• Current UMass student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• 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 travel to all five UMass campuses

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support
• Assist in audit research and tests of internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff
• Organize workpapers
• 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

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Current UMass student – undergrad/grad

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position type: Internship

Campus: UMass President's Office

Campus Location: Westborough

Department: University Auditor

Categories: Business & Financial Services, Internal Audit

Advertised: Sep 24 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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

• Provide general administrative support
• Assist in audit research and tests of internal controls and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff
• Organize workpapers
• 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.

Additional Details

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.

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