Administrative (Compliance/Legal) Intern

Administrative (Compliance/Legal) Intern

Learn, grow, and develop while helping the University of Nebraska change lives and save lives! 

• Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that is helping to change and save lives through the incredible opportunity of education?
• Do you want a meaningful educational experience, where you can be heard and expand your knowledge, while also making an impact?
• Are you someone that finds joy in checking items off your to-do list?
• Do you consider yourself to be highly organized and great at proofreading?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and meaningful opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This paid position offers a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week, professional experience, learning opportunities, and a convenient work location in the downtown Lincoln area. We anticipate hiring for this position as soon as possible.

Ways you will make an impact: 

• Assist our Legal team in our gift documentation update and review process.
• Review documents to ensure funds are used appropriately and according to donor intent within the University of Nebraska.
• Examine historical data and input updated, relevant information.
• Responsible for a wide range of activities encompassing administrative tasks.
• Provide general office support to the Legal team and, when time allows, to other foundation departments as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Who we want: 

• Detail oriented individuals who take pride in accuracy and producing quality work.
• Positive and energetic individuals who have a healthy appreciation and excitement for the opportunity to learn.
• Relationship focused and collaborative individuals with interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people and who can function as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.
• Creative problem-solving individuals who bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.

What you need:

• Minimum Education: Current undergraduate status/enrollment at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically, proofreading.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters and information.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities.
• Paid year-round internship opportunities.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage your career growth.
• Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.