UC CFO-BAP Summer Associate Intern

UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UCOP Budget Analysis & Planning ("BAP"), a department within UC Finance ("CFO"), manages the University of California's systemwide annual budget, long-range financial planning, and state budget requests. BAP analyzes complex financial factors, coordinates with campuses, and aligns systemwide priorities. Key roles include operating budget development, financial forecasting, and policy development.

• Systemwide Budget Management: Develops and manages the university's annual operating budget and conducts long-range financial planning.
• State Advocacy: Analyzes budgetary factors and develops annual budget requests for the State of California.
• Campus Coordination: Coordinates with UC campuses on budget issues and integrates local and systemwide priorities.
• Data and Reporting: Provides reports and data to CA Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst Office, CA State Legislature, and other State agencies.

The Summer Associate Intern will be responsible for supporting the BAP Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") team to help tell stories about the University of California's impact and advocate for its needs over the next few years. In particular, the intern will help compile and analyze data into useful 10-20 year longitudinal analyses, i.e. visualizations or dashboards, that show significant 'actionable' trends over time and by campus. This internship is both onsite in Oakland, CA (2 days), and remote.

50% - Develop 10 to 20-year longitudinal visualizations and/or dashboard(s)

Gather, clean, and map 3-5 years of data from various sources to develop a 'proof of concept' for analysis, validate data with other sources, and present findings.

Analyze trends, perform benchmarking across campuses, including other public or private universities, to identify notable patterns and key metrics, and perform research to contextualize or corroborate potential findings.

Expand analysis to include more years, other data sources (see 'data pipeline' below), and performance ratios, to develop a more complete 10 to 20-year view of trends across UC campuses.

Create final presentation, documentation of sources and methods, and reporting materials to share with internal and external stakeholders.

25% - Explore the use of AI and other analytical software to develop tools and other unique ways of presenting, and sharing data (beyond PowerPoint and pdf)

Experiment with AI-powered interactive storytelling, and develop automated real-time dashboards that can be shared with campus leadership and budget and planning staff, and recommend 1-2 solutions for BAP to consider using.

15% - Support BAP development of a 'data pipeline'

Develop inventory of usable data sources that BAP can use for future narratives, and design a SQL database to automate consolidation, cleansing, and reporting workflows.

10% - Cross Functional

Provide generalist support for BAP and FP&A functions, with the ability to intersect across multiple workflows and deliver flexible, ad-hoc support when needed

Currently enrolled University of California Student

Working knowledge of SQL, python, R, excel, Tableau

Ability to depict complex data in simple manner to lay audience to tell 'actionable' stories with data

Strong critical thinking, data skepticism, creative problem-solving, and bias towards big picture impacts.

Applied curiosity (burning desire to know things)

Strong support for public higher education

This internship provides exposure to UC financial systems, fund management practices, and stewardship responsibilities. The selected student will receive ongoing supervision, mentoring, and feedback throughout the appointment.

Duration: June-August 2026 (specific dates flexible)

Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week)

Location: This internship is both onsite in Oakland, CA (2 days) and remote.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is (5/1/2026). The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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EEO STATEMENT

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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