Administrative Fellow, Charlotte NC

Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program is a one‑year, post‑graduate, project‑based program that selects administrative fellows each year and is designed to provide early careerists with broad knowledge of healthcare operations and strategic planning. Under the guidance of a preceptor, fellows gain substantial experience and exposure to diverse divisions, departments, and cross‑functional teams throughout the Advocate Health enterprise. Each fellow is supported by a network of senior leaders and former fellows and encouraged to pursue interests in operations, strategy, finance, quality, human resources, business development, and other areas of healthcare management.

Pay Range: $34.00 - $34.00 per hour (full time).

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives.
• Become part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work, identify and use internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals.
• Build a broad range of healthcare management skills and work effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues, and allied health staff.
• Direct or lead the work of others in assigned work group, task force, or project.
• Seek ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes, applying improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation, and implementation strategies.
• Meet with leadership regularly to discuss the fellowship and report on progress of current projects.
• Participate in strategic planning processes and gain an understanding of how the academic enterprise differentiates Advocate Health.
• Attend state and national meetings pertinent to healthcare management issues.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• None.

Education Required

• Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Business (Healthcare Management focus), or Public Health.
• Graduate within two calendar years of completion of the program, which must be accredited by CAHME or AASCB.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and/or permanent resident.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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 task completion.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, remaining flexible and calm in emergencies.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Completed healthcare internship(s).
• Work or consulting experience within the healthcare field.
• Participation in case competitions.

Locations

• Midwest Locations (Two Fellowships)
  • Greater Milwaukee, WI
  • Chicagoland, IL
• Southeast Locations (Three Fellowships)
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Macon, GA
  • Winston‑Salem, NC (Wake Forest Baptist)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 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.

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.*