Job Description
Administrative Fellowship
The Children’s Health Administrative Fellowship is an immersive 12-month training program for Master’s level aspiring health care professionals. Residents gain comprehensive exposure to hospital leadership and operations through project work and observational rotations. This includes attending Executive Leadership Team meetings, leading strategic cross-functional projects, receiving 1:1 mentorship from senior leaders and attending a national conference funded by Children’s Health. The Administrative Resident works under the close supervision of administrative preceptor(s) and is expected to solve problems by reference to general work instructions or occupational practices, procedures, and precedents.
Highlighted Responsibilities
Participate actively in educational rotations through the functional areas of the health care system, under the guidance of administrative preceptor(s); without engaging in active patient care
Evaluate and analyze facts, data, and information; identify patterns; draw conclusions; and devise solutions to problems, studies, and projects of moderate scope and difficulty; present primary and contingency plans to project sponsor(s) for approval; and gather and develop related information for presentation to internal stakeholders
Work with managers and administrators in identifying potential areas that require improvement, e.g. decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues, improving patient flow, or facilitating communication.
Interview individuals to obtain limited, specific information on which to base decisions concerning various projects and work assignments.
Attend various interdisciplinary meetings in an observational and participatory capacity; and perform other duties and special projects as required.
Application Requirements
- Current Resume
- Unofficial graduate school transcript of completed courses from a program accredited by one of the following:
o M.H.A. – Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
o MBA – Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
o M.P.H. – Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- Personal Statement (500 words max)
o Why do you want to pursue a career in pediatric health care administration?
o What attracted you to apply to Children’s Health’s Administrative Residency?
- Two letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic preferred)
o Applicants should address their two letters of recommendation to the Administrative Residency Selection Committee
Education
- Required: Current enrollment or completion of Master's program in Business, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field
About Us
At Children’s Health, we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children. We take pride in providing rich and rewarding career opportunities that enable team members to reach their highest potential.
Since 2009, we have held the ANCC Magnet ® designation for nursing excellence. We are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and are recognized for quality care in every specialty.
Benefits
Children’s Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay; and a comprehensive benefits program . We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our team members have a voice in their work through surveys, pulses and town halls. And we honor and celebrate our staff with year-round employee appreciation events.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.