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Internal Audit Internship

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Texas Water Development Board

The Texas Water Development Board’s Internal Audit Division is proud to offer current students the opportunity to work in a state agency and earn valuable on the job experience. This unpaid internship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in any University, majoring in accounting/finance, business administration, computer science or a related field. The goal is to provide students with useful skills to complement their education and help them gain future employment opportunities. The unpaid internships are offered during the summer.

To apply for an unpaid internship with the TWDB, please submit the required information in person, by mail of facsimile (fax) to:

Physical Address:
Texas Water Development
Attn: Human Resources
1700 N. Congress Avenue (SFA Bldg.)
Austin, TX 78701

Mailing:
Texas Water Development
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 13231
Austin, TX 78711‐3231

Telephone: 512‐475‐2142
Fax: 512‐463‐7644

Required information includes cover letter, resume, official transcript (Copies of originals are accepted) and at least one reference, preferably academic or professional. Resumes and other attachments should explain knowledge, skills and abilities.

Submitted by Taylor Atsalis

Remote Advising for International Students

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The International Office is excited to announce a new initiative from ISSS. Remote advising services for international students will now be offered each Thursday through April 25 (except during spring break) at the FAC. Here are the details:

When: Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: FAC Room 332
What: This is an opportunity for international students to meet with an International Student Advisor for I-20 travel signatures, document review, and general advising. (Work authorizations, extensions, and other requests which require printing will not be processed at this time as there will be no access to a printer).

This will help the International Office better serve our student population and give them easier access to advising services.

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

Goldman Sachs Diversity Partners Symposium

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Goldman Sachs Diversity Partners Symposium – Salt Lake City, Utah

Date: Monday, February 11, 2013

Location: Goldman Sachs Salt Lake City Office

Application Deadline: January 31, 2013 at 11:59 p.m.

The Goldman Sachs Diversity Partners Symposium – Salt Lake City is a one day program for students who identify as Black, Latino, or Native American and are interested in learning more about the financial services industry and our available Salt Lake City summer internship opportunities. The program will include an overview of the firm’s history and culture, career workshops, networking opportunities with Goldman Sachs professionals, and interviews for Salt Lake City summer internships.

The following divisions will participate: Compliance • Finance • Human Capital Management • Operations • Technology

Application Process: If you would like to attend, please apply online at http://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/ and search for “Salt Lake City Diversity Symposium” by January 31 at 11:59pm.

Selected candidates will be notified no later than February 1, 2013.

More details will be provided to those selected to attend. Please note that travel costs will be reimbursed for those students traveling from outside of the Salt Lake City area. This event is by invitation only. For those selected to attend the event, please note that interviews for Salt Lake City summer analyst positions will be held on the same day.

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

McCombs Executive Mentorship Dinner Series

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The McCombs BBA/MPA Alumni Advisory Board would like to invite you to participate in the McCombs Executive Mentorship Dinner Series. We are extending our invitation to a limited selection of student leaders to join highly successful executives and McCombs alumni for dinner.

Below is the full list of executive mentors attending the February dinner:

1. Keat Wilkins – CEO, Sense Corp
2. Jeff Eller – Chairman, Public Strategies
3. Steve Rohleder – Group Chief Executive, Accenture (Health & Public Service Operating Group); former Accenture COO
4. Sandy Gottesman – LiveOak Gottesman
5. Darrell Windham – Head of the Corporate Law Practice, Greenberg Traurig; former Head of the Corporate Law Practice at Fulbright & Jaworski
6. Jim McBride – Founder and Managing Member, Blue Sage Capital
7. Gary Valdez – CEO, Focus Strategies
8. Joe Holt – CEO, JPMorgan Chase, Central TX
9. Kevin Hegarty – CFO, UT; former CFO of Dell Financial Services
10. Ken Cho – Co-Founder, Spredfast
11. Rick Thielke – Portfolio Manager and Head of Analytics, SandRidge Capital
12. Jack Baum (to confirm) – Partner 2m Co, CEO of Food, Friends & Company
13. Erin Mulligan Nelson – Chief Marketing Officer, Bazaarvoice *recent addition*

The dinner will take place at the Hall of Honors on Feb. 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the McCombs School of Business. The event is $20 which covers a small portion of the cost. Please register by purchasing a ticket.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 25, 2013. This event will be limited to only 120 students. Therefore, we greatly encourage you to register as soon as possible. Also, please feel free to forward this invitation to other students in your organization.

The McCombs BBA/MPA Alumni Advisory Board leads a network of 67,000 McCombs alumni and has one of the largest alumni infrastructures of any business program worldwide. The board oversees strategic initiatives at McCombs and encourages alumni involvement and giving. The board is comprised of 28 members, who are leaders in the business field throughout North America. Continuously, the board strives for the betterment of the MPA and undergraduate experience for current and future students. Each of our board members has a passion to give back and to help McCombs achieve a superior level of academic excellence.

Sincerely,
McCombs BBA/MPA Alumni Advisory Board

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

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

Spring Internship: Office of the City Auditor, City of Austin

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Job Title: Auditor I (Full-Time Temporary)

Employer: Office of the City Auditor, City of Austin

Location: City Hall, 301 W 2nd St

Application Deadline: February 28, 2013

Application Process: Submit application to https://www.austincityjobs.org/. Brief internship interviews will be conducted either by phone or in person.

Job Description and Preferred Qualifications: The Office of the City Auditor is looking for currently enrolled graduate students to conduct research and analysis for a specific project, expected to end in June 2013. These are paid full-time, temporary positions, but part-time candidates may be accepted at a minimum of 20 hours per week with the possibility to continue past the project deadline (i.e. could convert to full time summer internship, depending on applicant and office need). Pay is $19.97/hour.

The duties and responsibilities of this position will be similar to those of an entry-level auditor in our office and may include:

  • Participating in interviews and meetings with external parties to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information.
  • Collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Conducting research on subject matters related to the project.
  • Documenting information and conclusions in an organized and useful manner.
  • Using collected information to support conclusions.
  • Developing clear, concise, timely, and accurate written summaries.
  • Learning auditing processes procedures and techniques.
  • Possessing and maintaining the highest standards of conduct in both official and personal matters.

The Office of the City Auditor is a City department that reports directly to the City Council and provides a menu of services including performance audits, investigations, and special request projects. These services are designed to provide information to support the City Council’s decision making, establish accountability for meeting expectations, and generate a force for positive change. Projects primarily focus on the performance of City departments, programs, and initiatives with emphasis on results/effectiveness and efficiency/economy. More information about the Office of the City Auditor and audit report examples can be found at www.austintexas.gov\auditor.

Submitted by Ashley Wallace

Marathon Oil Company: Spring Accounting Internship

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Company: Marathon Oil Company

Position: Spring Accounting Internship

Location: Houston, Texas

Drop Deadline: 1/19/13

Please apply through OCR as well as the company website: www.marathonoil.com/careers

Description: As an intern, you will receive on-the-job training related to the dynamics of the oil industry, the specifics of your job assignment, and the use of various software programs, especially SAP which is the standard system used for most of the F&A organization at Marathon. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to interface with a variety of disciplines outside of the F&A organization and will develop a collaborative relationship with those disciplines. The Finance and Accounting Organization is committed to developing accountants and analysts by providing them a variety of experience in different areas.  Accountants that have demonstrated exceptional proficiency will be eligible for opportunities within other areas of the Company where the analytical skills are needed such as: Worldwide Production, Major Projects, Business Development, and Global Procurement.

Posted by Alesi Gerthe

Austin CPA Chapter Student Scholarships

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The Austin CPA Chapter/TSCPA, the local CPA professional association, offers scholarships to accounting students each year.  In an effort to improve the student scholarship program and meet the needs of more students, the Austin CPA Chapter asks that you complete a short survey regarding the chapter’s scholarship process. This information will be used to refine future scholarship procedures.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Submitted by Alesi Gerthe

MPA Interview Question Database

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Have you ever wanted advice on what types of questions you will be asked during certain interviews? Have you ever wanted to give advice to others about an interview process that you have been through? Well, here is your chance!

Through our MPA Interview Questions Database, you can search companies to see examples of questions that employers have asked MPA students during actual interviews, share questions that you have been asked during interviews, and see/give student advice on how to approach interview questions!

You can either click the link above to go the MPA Interview Questions Database or you can go www.mccombs.utexas.edu, click on “Texas MPA” under “Site Navigation”, click on “MPA Career Services”, and finally select “MPA Interview Questions Database” in the toolbar.

Your assistance is necessary to update this database and help other MPAs!

Submitted by Ashley Wallace

From Data to Knowledge: Making Sense and Meaning in an Information World

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When: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where:
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
Room 102
1900 University Ave.
Austin, TX 78705  
Cost $20. Includes box lunch. Reservations are limited. Walk-ups are welcome on a space available basis. A limited number of lunches may be available for purchase.
Parking Garage parking is available at the AT&T Conference Center.

To register and learn more about the event, please visit: http://www.texasenterprise.utexas.edu/article/data-knowledge-making-sense-and-meaning-information-world-0

Event Description
The explosion in new information tools and services can require us to engage in continual information navigation at the expense of comprehension. In his talk, Dr. Andrew Dillon will explain how the ability to exploit technology is as much a psychological as a technological problem. Dr. Dillon will review:

  • Human civilization has moved through several information ages to reach the current situation.
  • How our information processing capacity is limited by our underlying architecture and how to design for this, not against it.
  • How future tools can augment natural human psychology and how this might be exploited to our advantage and our disadvantage. 

You Will Learn -

  • How your own information-processing tendencies are influenced by tools and by your own psychological makeup.
  • To manage your own and your organization’s information-seeking activities.
  • To recognize the sweep of information technologies and to distinguish the hype from the reality of any new information tool.

Submitted by Alesi Gerthe