Student Admin Project Asst-28770

Location: Chicago, Illinois – Rush University Medical Center, Health Systems Management-CHS

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5) | Shift 1 | Schedule: 4 hours (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Pay Range: $20 per hour

About the Role

The Student Administrative Project Assistant will support projects aimed at improving medical center performance, including planning, implementation, and management of strategic initiatives and evaluation of their effectiveness. This role focuses on enhancing patient experience results across all customer groups in the Medical Center and provides exposure to operational and clinical issues at Rush across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and driven to improve processes and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, and monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.
• Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.
• Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes and program performance.
• Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.
• Assists with implementation of clinical projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assists with program evaluation and the design of improvement initiatives.
• Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences.
• General knowledge of health care organizations, medical terminology, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong analytic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.