About this opportunity
UMass Boston lists this Intern - Internal Audit opportunity in westborough, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fall 2026 Intern – Internal Audit
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.
With oversight and direction from senior staff and management, the intern will support the IA team as follows:
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
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.
Worksite address
westborough, MA, 01581, US
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