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Job Description
Department:
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Administrative fellowship begins June 7, 2027 and ends June 6, 2028. Monday - Friday on-site role.
Pay Range:
$34.00 - $34.00 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:
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. 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:
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 Application Requirements & Process Requirements to
Apply:
Applicants must be a recent graduate within two years prior to the start of the fellowship (June 7, 2027) 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.
Important Dates:
July 1, 2026: Application Go-Live - link forthcoming September 1, 2026: Application Deadline Mid September 2026: Video Interviews September 29 - October 2, 2026 : On-site/Final Interviews October 2, 2026: Offers Extended June 7, 2027: Program Start Date Next Steps To be considered, you must complete a candidate profile and upload the following documents into the career posting for each respective regional location you are interested in no later than September 8, 2026. Resume 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"
Transcripts:
Official undergraduate and unofficial graduate transcripts
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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.
Preferred Job Requirements:
A completed healthcare internship(s) Work or consulting within the healthcare field Case Competition(s) Advocate Health Fellowship Locations Administrative Fellows will be assigned to a designated Advocate Health location in one of the following regions: Midwest Locations (Two Fellowships) Greater Milwaukee, WI Chicagoland, IL Southeast Locations (Three Fellowships) Charlotte, NC Macon, GA Winston-Salem, NC (Wake Forest Baptist) 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. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to
You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation 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 Benefits and more 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 Note:
Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
