Administrative Fellow - Chicago, IL
- Oak Brook, IL
- Training
- Full-time
- Manages diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and is expected to make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives and meet project sponsor’s needs. Becomes part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work. Identifies and uses internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals. Offers information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues.
- Builds a broad range of healthcare management skills. Works effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues and allied health staff to promote the team concept of medicine by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Directs or leads the work of others in assigned work group, task force or project.
- Seeks ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care. Studies and applies improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation and implementation strategies.
- Meets with the leadership on a regular basis to discuss fellowship and to report on progress of current projects.
- Participates in strategic planning processes.
- Gains an understanding of how the academic enterprise is a differentiator for Advocate Health.
- Attends state and national meetings pertinent to healthcare management issues.
- None
- Master's Degree in Health Care Administration, or Master's Degree in Business (Healthcare Management focus), or Master’s Degree in Public Health.
- Must be a graduate within two calendar years from a program accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) or Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AASCB).
- Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident, or possess a work permit that will be valid through the duration of the fellowship.
- Can professionally demonstrate:
- Strong alignment with the Advocate Health enterprise purpose, commitments and behaviors
- Ability to lead projects and/or people
- Excellent communication, organization and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and use initiative in completion of tasks
- Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, and remain flexible and calm in emergencies
- Applicants must be a recent graduate within two year prior to the start of the fellowship (June 8, 2026) or fulfilling a one-year fellowship graduation requirement.
- Eligible applicants are graduates from a Master’s-level program or those fulfilling a fellowship requirement as a part of their graduate program in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health from a nationally accredited program and institution of higher learning.
- Mid-July 2025: Application Go-Live – link forthcoming
- September 9, 2025: Application Deadline
- End of September 2025: Video Interviews
- Early October 2025: On-site/Final Interviews
- Early/Mid-October 2025: Offers Extended
- June 8, 2026: Program Start Date
- Personal Statement (1 page, single-spaced):Share professional goals and interests in pursuing the Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program. Include responses to the questions below.
- How do you see yourself contributing to advancing our enterprise mission to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing – for all?
- What are your career aspirations (1, 5, 10 years)?
- Letters of Recommendation: One (1) Professional and One (1) Academic
- Must be addressed to the Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee
- *If the individual(s) providing the recommendation(s) does not wish for the applicant to submit a letter on their behalf, they may send the letter separately by email with the subject line “Recommendation Letter_Applicant’s Full Name: xxx”
- This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment.
- A completed healthcare internship(s)
- Work or consulting within the healthcare field
- Case Competition(s)
- Greater Milwaukee, WI
- Chicagoland, IL
- Charlotte, NC
- Macon, GA
- Winston-Salem, NC (Wake Forest Baptist)
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program