Administrative Fellow - Administration

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Secure a broad educational and training experience in healthcare administration and management through interaction with members of the executive leadership team, clinical chairs, senior management team, and key operational management. Develop projects that are of interest and support organization initiatives in conjunction with a designated project coordinator. Assist senior level administrators in identifying, planning, and implementing business process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates for the Penn State Hershey Medical Center Administrative Fellowship Program should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited graduate program in health administration (MHA/MBA/MHSA) or program of a similar focus.
• All applicants should have completed their coursework prior to the start of the fellowship and either have received their degree or have their degree completion contingent upon the completion of a fellowship or year-long internship/residency experience.
• Candidates must either be a citizen of the United States or be able to maintain work authorization throughout the fellowship program.
• Penn State Hershey Medical Center does not offer visa sponsorship to candidates for the fellowship program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience at a healthcare setting
• Intermediate level competency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV (2-page limit)
• Cover letter
• Personal statement on your interest in the Penn State Health fellowship (1 page, single-spaced)
• 3 letters of recommendation (1 faculty, 1 employer, 1 other)
• Official graduate transcript
• Unofficial undergraduate transcript

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program highlighting various additional offerings
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Employee wellness programs, fitness discounts, paid time off, personal time, and parental leave
• Virtual benefits orientation, employee exclusive concierge service for scheduling

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

Eligibility for Shift Differential Pay

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

Background Check

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.