Administrative Fellow, Charlotte NC

Advocate Health Administrative Fellowship Program

The 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 their preceptor, administrative fellows gain substantial experience and exposure to diverse divisions, departments, and cross‑functional teams throughout the Advocate Health enterprise. Each fellow will be supported by a network of senior leaders and former fellows and encouraged to pursue their interests in operations, strategy, finance, quality, human resources, business development and/or other areas of healthcare management.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives and meet project sponsor’s needs. Become part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work. Identify and use internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals. Offer information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues.
• Build a broad range of healthcare management skills. Work 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.
• Direct or lead the work of others in assigned work group, task force or project.
• Seek ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care. Study and apply improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation and implementation strategies.
• Meet with leadership on a regular basis to discuss fellowship and report on progress of current projects.
• Participate in strategic planning processes.
• Gain an understanding of how the academic enterprise is a differentiator for 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, 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 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 completion of tasks.
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines, and remain flexible and calm in emergencies.

Preferred Job Requirements

• A completed healthcare internship(s).
• Work or consulting within the healthcare field.
• Case Competition(s).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position requires travel and will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the 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.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as 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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Administrative fellowship begins June 7, 2027 and ends June 6, 2028. Monday – Friday on‑site role.