Hourly Pooled - Risk Management Intern

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JOB TITLE:  

Risk Management Intern

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming's Risk Management and Insurance Office is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented student to join our team in a part-time internship beginning immediately and continuing through Summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 academic year, with the potential for continued employment based on performance and departmental needs. We encourage students early in their academic careers who are looking to build meaningful professional experience while completing their degree to apply.

This position provides a unique opportunity to work alongside the University's Chief Risk Officer and gain hands-on experience supporting a comprehensive enterprise risk management program at a Carnegie R1 land-grant university. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that directly support University operations while developing valuable skills in business administration, project coordination, compliance, financial reconciliation, reporting, research, data analysis, technology, and process improvement.

The intern will assist with a wide variety of administrative and operational responsibilities, including maintaining records, preparing reports and presentations, reconciling financial information, coordinating compliance and program activities, conducting research, supporting website and enterprise system updates, and assisting with special projects. As the student's knowledge and experience grow, opportunities may include assisting with policy and procedure development, business process improvement initiatives, executive-level reporting, and other strategic projects that support the University's risk management and compliance objectives.

This internship is ideal for a student who enjoys solving problems, working with data, learning new technologies, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with professionals across the University. The position offers significant opportunities to develop analytical, organizational, communication, and professional skills while making meaningful contributions to an office that serves the entire institution.

This position reports directly to the University's Chief Risk Officer.

Applications received by August 4, 2026, will receive full and priority consideration, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is flexible and may be coordinated with the successful candidate's availability and the timing of students' return to campus for the upcoming academic year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide administrative support for the daily operations of the Risk Management Office.
• Create, maintain, and analyze spreadsheets, databases, and electronic records.
• Compile, organize, validate, and summarize data from multiple University systems.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc reports using University information systems and other software applications.
• Perform financial reconciliations, verify transactions, track expenditures, and assist with budget monitoring.
• Assist with insurance program administration, including maintaining records, tracking certificates of insurance, processing documentation, and monitoring deadlines.
• Conduct research related to higher education risk management, insurance, compliance, emergency management, or other assigned topics.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread policies, procedures, guidelines, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist with developing and updating departmental websites, online forms, shared electronic files, and other electronic resources.
• Create forms, templates, workflow documentation, and process maps to improve departmental efficiency.
• Support data collection and reporting for compliance, risk assessment, insurance, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Prepare charts, dashboards, and visual presentations using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, or similar tools.
• Assist with records management and document organization using electronic filing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record meeting notes, and track action items.
• Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, students, vendors, insurance carriers, members of the public, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with special projects that may involve operational improvement, technology implementation, business continuity planning, claims administration, contract review support, or institutional compliance.
• Perform general office duties, including filing, scanning, copying, scheduling, answering phones, processing mail, and maintaining office records.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assist with special projects as assigned. 
• Participate in departmental meetings and professional development opportunities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Risk Management and Insurance Office.  

COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn new systems and technologies.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
• Ability to research complex topics and summarize findings clearly.
• Ability to create professional reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and written materials.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively use enterprise software applications, databases, website content management systems, and reporting tools.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, such as copier/printer workstations, telephones, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Currently enrolled student in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program at the University of Wyoming
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program or completion of significant coursework in business, accounting, finance, public administration, risk management, management information systems, data analytics, statistics, law, or another related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate or advanced level, including formulas, PivotTables, lookups, charts, data validation, or dashboards. 
• Experience working with databases, enterprise systems, or business intelligence tools. 
• Experience creating reports or analyzing data. 
• Experience with financial reconciliation, accounting, bookkeeping, or budget tracking. 
• Experience maintaining websites using content management systems.
• Experience creating process documentation, workflows, forms, or standard operating procedures.
• Experience conducting research and preparing written summaries or policy documents.
• Experience editing technical or professional documents.
• Experience with project coordination or administrative support in a professional office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software systems and technologies.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 
3. (Optional) A sample of professional or academic writing, data analysis, dashboard, spreadsheet, website, research paper, or other work product demonstrating analytical, technical, or communication skills.

Applications received by August 4, 2026, will receive full and priority consideration, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is flexible and may be coordinated with the successful candidate's availability and the timing of students' return to campus for the upcoming academic year.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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