2026 Leadership Development Summer Internship Program

UWM•Pontiac, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

UWM's 12-week internship program offers an immersive experience with over 200 interns, job shadowing, access to senior leaders, and extensive networking opportunities. Experience our one-of-a-kind workplace that thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. This internship is designed to give you a running start, not one that has you running errands. The Leadership Development team at UWM is dedicated to nurturing the growth and advancement of employees at all levels within the organization. The team plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that UWM remains at the forefront of the mortgage industry. Key functions include but are not limited to training programs, leadership development, performance enhancement, learning resources, and innovation. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT This team focuses on cultivating future leaders through targeted programs and initiatives that build advanced leadership capabilities and drive organizational success.

Requirements

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2026 or 2027 (current junior/senior status)
The ability to work Monday thru Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 18th - August 7th
An openness to learning, willingness to be coached, and ability to be flexible in our every-changing industry
Pursuing a degree in Psychology , Organizational Leadership , Human Resources , or similar fields
Ability to thrive in a team environment
A strong work ethic
A drive to succeed

Responsibilities

Researching and creating a team building activity on Servant Leadership for the Leadership Development Team
Assisting our Instructional Designers in creating course designs
Shadowing trainings and offering feedback on how we can improve
Assisting the coordinators in event planning
Organizing UWM's leadership library

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi