Internal Audit Summer 2026 Intern

General Information

Location:

US-AZ - Phoenix

Position Type:

Full Time

Virtual Eligible:

Yes

Job Category:

Administration

Ref #:

7347

Description and Requirements

At the University of Phoenix, we are committed to the future of work by providing a fully remote, work-from-home environment. This strategy enables us to attract top talent nationwide. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a team of fun, innovative individuals? Would you prefer to work with an organization that positively contributes to the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!


About Us
University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.

Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position

An Internal Audit Internship at University of Phoenix provides an opportunity for enthusiastic students to supplement their formal education with hands-on experience in an area related to their field of study.  Interns learn and are exposed to real-world application of practical knowledge in actual business situations and contribute to business results through completion of assigned responsibilities, project participation and collaboration with colleagues within their own department and throughout the University.  In addition, Interns have the opportunity to network with others already working in their chosen profession and to build relationships that can help them through the internship and into the future.  Actual duties and responsibilities during the internship will vary based on the program discipline.

What You’ll Do

Under the general supervision of a Senior Internal Auditor or Internal Audit Manager, you will have an opportunity to:

1. Provide clerical and administrative services requiring occasional discretion and judgment.

2. Perform a variety of specialized and routine assignments related to operational, financial, and IT audits.

3. Become familiar and assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing.

4. Enhance MS Office (Word and Excel) skills.

5. Focus on soft skill development in areas like organization, communication, and leadership in a business environment.

6. Establish a network of professional contacts with departments and leaders across the university.

NOTE:  The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in a field related to focus of internship

• Able to commit to the Intern position for a minimum of 3 months, with the possibility of a longer internship available

• Able to commit to required hours per week of onsite job performance

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior related experience in a field related to focus of internship

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office

• Familiarity with other software and online applications (will vary by internship discipline

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As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.


If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Pay Range

The hourly pay rate range is $14.42 (minimum), $21.63 (midpoint), and $28.85 (maximum). The annualized amount, not including eligible overtime pay, is $30,000 (minimum), $45,000 (midpoint), and $60,000 (maximum).*

*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

Application Deadline is 01/16/2026. 

Application Deadline

01/16/2026
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