Administrative Fellow
About the role
The Administrative Fellowship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring healthcare leaders to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of pediatric healthcare management. This prestigious post-graduate program offers an 18–24-month journey of professional growth, hands-on leadership development, and meaningful contributions to operational and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Year 1 Fellowship:
- Undertakes impactful projects aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, gaining a comprehensive understanding of hospital operations.
- Participates in leadership meetings and receives mentorship from seasoned executives.
- Year 2 Fellowship:
- Takes on an interim management role, stretch assignment, or department-specific project, providing a platform to further refine their leadership capabilities and prepare for career advancement.
Reporting Structure
During the administrative fellowship, the fellow reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Application Timeline
- Start date: June/July 2027
- Applications Accepted: July 1 - Aug 31, 2026 5pm CST
- Interviews: September 2026
- Offers: Final candidate selection by late September 2026
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, finance, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health from a nationally accredited institution, earned within one year prior to application or upon fellowship completion.
- Eligible for fellowship requirements as part of their graduate program.
- Necessary analytical skills to plan and develop activities impacting hospital-wide or departmental operations, work with special projects, and develop, prepare, and analyze various reports.
- Necessary communication skills, both oral and written, to prepare clear and concise reports and make effective recommendations and formal presentations.
Job Duties
- Demonstrates effective behaviors as outlined in the organization-wide core competencies.
- Completes a comprehensive orientation to the operations of the Medical Center in order to provide the participant with an opportunity to develop basic skills in hospital management and gain a better understanding of pediatric healthcare, Lurie Children’s and its related entities.
- Gathering, investigating, researching, analyzing, and/or studying activities impacting hospital-wide or intra/interdepartmental operations.
- Attends meetings as needed and participating on committees as needed.
- Completing other special projects or assignments as directed.
- Other job functions as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Variety of Voluntary Benefits
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lurie Children’s is committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.
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