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Applying for a Summer Internship

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Are you planning to do a summer internship?  Don’t forget to get approval before you start!

The deadline to apply is Friday May 3 at 5:00 p.m. If you do not submit your application by the deadline you will be required to write a short paper regarding why you missed the deadline.

You can find information regarding MPA internships online.  Please note that the “Apply online now” button is toward the bottom of the web page.

For questions, please contact the Internship Coordinator at mpaaccountinginternships@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

2013 Communication Job & Internship Fair

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UT Austin Spring 2013 Communication Job & Internship Fair

The career fair is a great way to get started on your job or internship search.

When: Wednesday, April 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: the North End Zone-The Club of DKR Stadium (enter at Gates 14 and 16).

You can download the Spring 2013 Navigator that includes information on employers, what positions they are seeking to fill and the event floor plan: http://communication.utexas.edu/ccs/spring-2013-communication-job-and-internship-fair

Submitted by Ashley Wallace

Spring 2013 Internship Requirements

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Interning this spring?  Don’t forget that all of your materials, both hard copies of your paper and journal, as well as the online tasks, need to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 19. This deadline is firm. If you’ve already finished your internship, you are encouraged to submit your paperwork early.

Please refer to the online syllabus, past posts in the MPA Blog, and e-mails that have been sent to you for further information regarding the requirements for earning credit for your internship. Incomplete or unprofessional components will not only need to be redone but will also result in the intern having to write an additional paper in order to receive credit.

If you have questions please refer to the syllabus and other materials, and feel free to contact the Internship Coordinator at MPAAccountingInternships@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Nuve Accounting/Finance Job

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Company Description: Nuve LLC is an international technology start-up focused on the emerging field of asset management and fraud prevention. We have a strong research and development engineering team based in Austin, Texas and a manufacturing and installation team based in Acuna, Mexico. Nuve solves asset management problems over a range of commercial and mobile business sectors using patent-pending sensor technology and web based tracking services.

Nuve is expanding rapidly in Mexico and Latin America and needs to hire an experienced accounting/financial professional to help build the company’s back end systems. While engineering, computer science and installation needs are up and running, the company’s internal structure is a blank slate. Everything from accounting to customer service to fund raising needs to be implemented.

Job Title: Accounting Finance Internship

Job Starting Date: Immediate

Job Type: Business Development/Start Up

Job City: Austin, Texas

Job Salary: Initially Unpaid

Work Authorizations: US Citizen, Permanent Resident

Job Description: Are you bright, articulate, hard-working and ready to break into operations with a fast-paced start up? Nuve is growing quickly and team members who join now will have a direct and measurable impact on the organization. We are building our strategic, long-term vision. Our small team enjoys working together and is committed to helping our customers succeed.

NOTE: While this position is initially unpaid, the right candidate has the immediate opportunity to quickly build his or her paid position within the company. As mentioned, Nuve currently operates in Mexico and has 7 customers who have generated revenues for 2011 and 2012. Our patent-pending sensors prevent fuel, cement and cargo theft in real time. Our customers are increasingly working as an unpaid sales staff because of their strong belief in our products. Demand for our technology is high. Several multi-billion dollar companies have approached us regarding use of our technology and/or to invest/partner with our business. We need qualified, trained business personnel immediately to help us build the company’s internal systems and meet demand.

Job Responsibilities: The company had a critical need to build an accounting system. We are also looking for an individual who can, who has and/or who is familiar with:

  • You are flexible and self-motivated.
  • Deep accounting/financial modeling background.
  • Familiarity with online [SaaS] accounting services – Previous experience deploying Quickbooks Enterprise is a plus
  • Strong writing skills are essential – Business Plans, Newsletters, Web Sites, Project Proposals
  • Familiarity with business development in a fast paced start up.
  • Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
  • Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.

Job Qualifications: Nuveopen to BBA, MBA, MPA or PhD students. Ideally the optimal candidate will have prior business experience. Experience building a company is a plus.

Please contact COO, Jim McMullan, at jim@nuve.us if interested.

Submitted by Anna Craft

 

Spring 2013 Internships

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We hope your internships are going well, or that you’re excited about starting yours soon!

Some reminders: the deadline for the MPA Program Office to receive the hard copies of your paper and journal, and for you to complete your online tasks is Friday April 19 at 5:00 p.m.  Paperwork may also be mailed to the MPA Program Office as long as it is postmarked by April 19.  A submission time of 5:01 p.m. is considered late, so make sure to turn in your paperwork on time or you will be assigned to write an additional research paper in order to earn credit for the class.

You are encouraged to read and review the “Requirements and Deadlines” document that is online and which has been e-mailed to you.  You also should keep up with your McCombs e-mails or have the e-mails forwarded to your personal account, so that you do not miss any important notices regarding your internship.

If you have any questions, please contact MPAAccountingInternships@mccombs.utexas.edu

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

Spring Internship: Chief Auditor’s Office

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Internship Description:

Objectives: To provide interns an opportunity to be exposed to and apply basic internal audit concepts and methodologies. These concepts and methodologies will be applied while conducting assurance audits or providing advisory services.

Duties: Assist audit project managers with the implementation of audit programs to address specific audit objectives. Administrative and research projects may also be assigned.

This paid internship is for the Spring of 2013.  The position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and a maximum of 40.

Required:
Must be enrolled in the Spring 2013 semester as a graduate or undergraduate student or have graduated with a bachelors or masters degree in 2012. Undergraduate students must have achieved Junior status or higher.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience using facilitation and instructional skills
  • Specific internal auditing knowledge (or course work), including internal controls and risk assessment.
  • Specific knowledge of management principles (or course work), including the basic functions of planning, organizing, directing, evaluating and controlling.
  • Ability to organize assigned work, set time frames, prioritize and meet goals.
  • Effectively work in a professional team environment.

The applicant selected for this paid internship must pass a background check and will be an employee of Peak Performers and not an employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

To apply, send your resume and letter of interest to Steve.Goodson@txdps.state.tx.us no later than 5pm on January 25, 2013.

Texas Department of Public Safety: Chief Auditor’s Office
5805 N Lamar Blvd, MSC-0180
Austin, Texas 78752
Contact:  Steve Goodson, Chief Auditor
512-424-2158

Summer Internships

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Don’t forget!  The paperwork for your summer internship is due in the MPA Program Office (not the Department of Accounting) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 18.  (5:01 p.m. is considered late!). Don’t forget to do your online tasks too!

Please refer to the MPA internship webpage or the e-mail that was sent to you on August 8 for more information, including requirements. You can also check online at any time to see what documentation from you or your employers has been received by the MPA Program Office.

For questions, please e-mail MPAAccountingInternships@mccombs.utexas.edu.

Submitted by Madeline Chauvin

UBS Financial Services Internship

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 Where: UBS Financial Services, Inc.

When:  September 2012

Hours: 2 – 3 days per week (4 hours per day)

Rate: Paid Internship

Requirements:  Junior or higher.  Finance or Accounting majors.  GPA >3.0, US Citizenship.

Work Scope:  Provide support for 3 Financial Advisors and Client Service

Associate in client reporting, marketing and other administrative efforts.  A student with interest in the Financial Services Industry would be preferred.  Looking for someone for a 1-2 yr commitment.  Must have excellent communication skills.

To be considered:  e-mail your resume to Dana Stevens at dana.stevens@ubs.com

Deadline:  May 11, 2012

Submitted by Alesi Gerthe

Explore Careers and Connect with Alumni in Washington D.C.

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The Washington DC Texas Exes have re-launched the Welcome to the Beltway Washington DC career exploration program. University of Texas students and recent alumni get to meet and mingle with Texas Exes living and working in D.C. to learn about a variety of careers in the District. Over the visit, the students meet with Federal Agency staff; Congressional staff; senior policy analysts; software, engineering, and IT professionals working in the government sector; seasoned political journalists for newspapers and magazines; lawyers; campaign strategists; non-profit professionals; and many others.

The 2012 program is open to all UT System undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni. As part of the program, attendees will participate in office visits and industry information panels led by Texas Exes, a welcome dinner with the DC Texas Exes, and a networking reception with professionals in a multitude of fields.

For more information, please click here.

What: Welcome to the Beltway 2012
Who: DC Texas Exes
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: May 29 – June 1

 

Submitted by Paul Nabhan

Lime Connect for Those with Disabilities

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Interested in learning about internships, scholarships, The Lime Connect Fellowship Program and professional development opportunities for talented students with disabilities?

Please join members of the Lime Connect team, along with Lime Connect Fellows Neal Remedios and Jim SanMarco and other University of Texas at Austin members of The Lime Network, to learn more about The Lime Connect Fellowship Program, scholarship and professional development opportunities, and the benefits of joining our network.

About: Lime Connect was founded by Bank of America Merrill Lynch and PepsiCo, joined by Google, Target and Goldman Sachs. Following a series of successful pilot events, Lime Connect Canada was founded in May of 2009, and partners include BMO, IBM Canada, RBC and TD. Bank of America, Google and PepsiCo’s partnerships provide them with access to the Canada talent pool as well.

To RSVP/register for this event, please email jennifer.larussoleung@limeconnect.com by Wednesday, January 25th.

Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Where: FAC 18 – Liberal Arts Career Center Resource Library
Who: Students, career & disability service professionals, faculty, staff and all individuals who are interested in learning more are welcome and encouraged to attend

 

Submitted by Paul Nabhan