Administrative Fellowship

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

As the Mountain West’s only academic health care system, U of U Health comprises of 5 hospitals, 12 community clinics, and several specialty centers. The UHealth Systems fellows will be exposed to a range of operational activities across those facilities and its health care professionals. Program preceptors include Dan Lundergan, Systems COO, Hospitals and Clinics CEO; Gina Hawley System, Associate COO; and Dayle Benson, Medical Group Executive Administrative Officer. The fellows may also receive mentorship from other C-Suite and executive level leaders. With the preceptors guidance, the administrative fellows will participate in a wide array of projects and rotations during their fellowship. The projects and rotations are at the fellow's preference and the preceptor’s discretion.

The (2) one-year fellowship's (starting summer 2027) at University of Utah Health is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected. It is a comprehensive learning opportunity which refines the individual's analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to: operations, finance, strategic planning, new business development, ambulatory services, quality improvement, academic and community physician management, financial and performance analysis, organizational development, telehealth strategies, health insurance operations, and employee relations.

***For full consideration please upload a single PDF document (in the Resume upload section of the application) that contains a resume, personal statement (one page limit), three letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or past employer), and official graduate transcript. In the personal statement, address what impact the applicant hopes to make in the industry and why being an administrative fellow at U of U Health will help aid in that journey.

The application closes on September 4th at 12:00 PM MST (noon).   

More information about the administrative fellowship can be found at this website. (https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/fellowship)   

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads ongoing planning, and execution, of projects as assigned by the preceptor and members of senior management.
• Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data.
• Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data.
• Performs independent analysis of operational, financial and statistical information using spreadsheets, financial modeling software, and computer aided design software, as assigned.
• Prepares presentations and quality reports.
• Presents, communicates and disseminates findings.
• Provides staff support for committee meetings, including preparation of minutes and reports.
• Monitors and coordinates progress of committees.
• Participates in rotations throughout the hospitals to contribute to the fellows learning about the operation of an academic medical center.
• Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the members of the senior management team.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills.

• Ability to be highly innovative and independent in daily decision making.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, a related field (i.e. MPH/MPA/MSH, JD, MD), or equivalency by the start of the fellowship (June/July 2027).

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements