ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR

Position Summary

The Associate Administrator is a post-graduate leadership development position designed to provide exposure to all facets of healthcare operations and executive leadership. The Associate Administrator partners with senior leaders to support strategic initiatives, operational improvement projects, organizational planning efforts, and system-level priorities. Through rotational assignments, project leadership, executive mentoring, and participation in leadership meetings, the Associate Administrator develops the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for future healthcare leadership roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Health (MPH), or related field. Degree completed within the past 24 months or expected prior to start date.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, or community activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative residency, internship, or healthcare leadership experience.
• Experience with healthcare quality improvement projects.
• Membership in ACHE or other healthcare leadership organizations.
• Prior work experience in a healthcare setting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership Support:
• Support executive leaders with strategic planning, project management, operational analyses, and special initiatives.
• Participate in executive leadership meetings, service line meetings, board committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and leadership briefings.
• Conduct research and benchmarking related to operational and strategic priorities.
• Operations and Project Management Lead:
• Lead and coordinate special projects assigned by executive leadership.
• Aid departments in identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Participate in organizational performance improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Planning:
• Assist with development and implementation of organizational strategic plans.
• Analyze market, financial, operational, and quality data to support decision-making.
• Support growth initiatives, service line development, and business planning activities.
• Quality and Performance Improvement:
• Participate in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Analyze performance indicators and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Support organizational goal tracking and reporting.
• Leadership Development:
• Rotate through key operational and support departments.
• Develop relationships with executive, physician, and departmental leaders.
• Participate in leadership training and professional development activities.
• Complete assigned fellowship capstone projects.
• Financial and Business Operations:
• Gain exposure to budgeting, financial management, labor productivity, and healthcare reimbursement.
• Assist with business case development and financial analyses.
• Support operational planning and resource allocation decisions.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking:
• Identify and analyze complex issues and develop solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Leadership Potential:
• Develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Lead and motivate teams to achieve organizational objectives.
• Project Management:
• Plan, organize, and manage resources to achieve project goals.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Financial Acumen:
• Understand and apply financial principles and practices.
• Make informed financial decisions.
• Relationship Building:
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Problem Solving:
• Identify and analyze problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Apply critical thinking and creativity to solve complex problems.
• Communication Skills:
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Data Analysis:
• Analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Use statistical tools and software to interpret data.
• Professionalism:
• Adhere to ethical standards and organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Change Management:
• Facilitate change and adapt to new situations.
• Communicate change effectively to stakeholders.

Typical Fellowship Experiences

• Executive Leadership
• Hospital Operations
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Patient Experience
• Quality & Patient Safety
• Medical Group Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Information Services
• Supply Chain
• Nursing Administration

Career Path

Successful completion of the fellowship may prepare individuals for progression into roles such as: Administrative Coordinator, Operations Manager, Director, Service Line Administrator, and Hospital Administrator.