Administrative Fellow- Operations

About the Fellowship

Embark on an immersive 18-month post-graduate program designed to cultivate future leaders in healthcare operations. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse skills and broad exposure to strategic & analytical thinking, business excellence, and leadership development within the dynamic environment of CommonSpirit Health. Through focused rotational learning and hands-on project leadership, you will prepare to excel in various operational settings. This program offers distinctive opportunities tailored to provide deep expertise and leadership development in specific regions or markets areas. This in-person fellowship has an anticipated start date in July 2027.

Locations

• California Region, Sacramento Market, Sacramento, CA
• Central Region, Arizona Market, Phoenix, AZ
• Central Region, Critical Access Hospitals Market, Omaha, NE
• Health at Home, Remote
• Mountain Region, Denver, CO
• Mountain Region, Salt Lake City, UT
• South Region, Southeast TN/ North GA Market, Chattanooga, TN

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that support CommonSpirit Health's goals.
• Work closely with executive sponsors to guide your rotations.
• Customize your professional development through conferences, memberships, certifications, and more through a designated Fellow budget.
• Hone your management, decision-making, and change management abilities.
• Build relationships with leaders and peers.
• Gain practical experience in various functional areas.
• Take on substantive projects to develop your skills.
• Drive strategic initiatives and regional coordination by leading major interdisciplinary projects and actively participating in senior executive decision-making.

Location-Specific Focuses

• California Region, Sacramento Market, Sacramento, CA: Experiential executive leadership and strategic project execution within a complex "Hub and Spoke" market, driving diverse operational and clinical initiatives across multiple facilities, including specialty services and new facility planning.
• Central Region, Arizona Market, Phoenix, AZ: Comprehensive leadership integration and project management support by actively participating in the Market Cabinet team's strategic discussions and leading or contributing to various projects across the market.
• Central Region, Critical Access Hospitals Market, Omaha, NE: Operational leadership within Critical Access Hospitals, supporting hospital presidents, leading operational projects, and engaging directly with the Market Team.
• Health at Home, Remote: Advancing "Care in the Home" strategies and operations, gaining direct experience with senior leadership in business development, clinical programming, and integration efforts across a broad network of home-based care services.
• Mountain Region, Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT: Driving strategic initiatives and regional coordination by leading major interdisciplinary projects and actively participating in senior executive decision-making across all markets from the region office.
• South Region, Southeast TN/ North GA Market, Chattanooga, TN: Operational and strategic project leadership within a multidisciplinary environment, providing extensive exposure to administrative, physician, and board-level decision-making, particularly in performance improvement and analytics.

Application Requirements

Attach all application materials through the application portal before September 3, 2026:

• One-Page Resume: Include your anticipated graduation date.
• One-Page Statement of Purpose: Address these questions:
  • Why are you interested in a Fellowship at CommonSpirit Health?
  • What does Humankindness mean to you?
  • Why are you interested in the location(s) indicated?
  • How will the Fellowship impact your career goals?
• Two Letters of Recommendation: One professional, one other.
• Graduate Transcript

Important Dates

Application Deadline: September 3, 2026, 11:59 PM PST

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in:
  • Master of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Or equivalent degree from an accredited graduate program
• Graduation Status: Completion of all on-campus requirements and eligibility to graduate upon fellowship completion.
• Experience: Less than 5 years of professional experience.
• Graduation Date: Must have graduated with an applicable Master’s Degree between Spring 2024 and Spring 2028.
• Passion: A passion for CommonSpirit Health's mission and a commitment to "humankindness."
• Commitment: A strong interest in healthcare management and leadership.

Pay

$30.91 - $51.00 /hour