Administrative Fellow

About the role

The Craig Hospital Administrative Fellowship is a two-year, project-based and rotational training program designed for emerging healthcare leaders. Fellows gain immersive experience within one of the nation's leading specialty rehabilitation hospitals, participating in meetings, strategic initiatives, project management activities, and department rotations.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with executive and senior leadership to implement and support projects related to Craig Hospital's strategic priorities.
• Lead and contribute to projects that improve operations, support departments, and advance organizational goals.
• Participate in organizational meetings, committees, and leadership discussions while effectively communicating outcomes and recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical leaders, and operational teams to accomplish project goals and timelines.
• Develop healthcare management and leadership competencies through rotational experiences and project work.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and systems enhancement.
• Demonstrate initiative by taking on new challenges, leadership opportunities, and hospital-wide deliverables.
• Serve as a positive representative of Craig Hospital's mission, values, and culture.
• Aid with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or a related field; OR
• Current graduate-level degree candidate from an accredited college or university who will complete their degree prior to the fellowship start date.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate academic theory into practical application.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Openness to feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to take initiative.
• General proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship, fellowship, employment, practicum, or other experiential learning within healthcare.
• Exposure to healthcare operations, administration, strategy, quality improvement, or patient experience initiatives.
• Experience within service-oriented industries that emphasize customer service, relationship building, and operational excellence.
• Leadership experience through graduate programs, student organizations, employment, volunteer work, or community involvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, leading initiatives, or coordinating teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field; OR Current graduate-level degree candidate from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility: External candidates must be within 12 months of graduation; Internal candidates must be within three years of graduation.

Skills

• Curious learners who actively seek opportunities to grow and expand their understanding of healthcare.
• Self-starters who take initiative and embrace new challenges.
• Adaptable professionals who thrive in dynamic environments.
• Strong communicators who build meaningful relationships across departments.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Mission-driven candidates who genuinely care about serving others.
• Team-oriented professionals who are compassionate, collaborative, and engaged.
• Learners who are excited to explore multiple areas of healthcare administration rather than focusing exclusively on one specialty area.

Benefits

• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.