Administrative Fellow

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is seeking candidates for a one-year post-graduate fellowship in pediatric health services administration. Fellows rotate through administrative, clinical, and supporting departments, leading strategic projects aligned with organizational priorities and professional development.

You will gain broad exposure to pediatric healthcare operations, including experiences with the Arkansas Children's Foundation and Research Institute, while preparing for future healthcare

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field; or completed the didactic curriculum and must complete a one-year administrative fellowship as part of degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in rotational assignments across operational, clinical, and support departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration while contributing to departmental and organizational initiatives.
• Participates in strategic projects that align with organizational priorities and the professional development goals of the fellowship.
• Attends and actively participates in administrative meetings, committees, and other organizational meetings to gain exposure to executive decision-making and healthcare operations.
• Assists with organizational planning, budgeting, process improvement, and departmental problem-solving activities under guidance of executive leadership and fellowship preceptors.
• Collaborates with leaders across the organization to analyze operational challenges, develop recommendations, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication by preparing reports, presentations, and project updates, while maintaining regular communication with fellowship preceptors regarding project status, accomplishments, and potential risks.
• Exercises sound judgment, critical thinking, and professionalism in managing routine assignments, addressing operational issues, and responding to changing priorities.
• Represents Arkansas Children's in internal committees, community organizations, and professional associations while demonstrating the organization's mission, values, and standards of professionalism.
• Maintains compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable rules and regulations while accepting responsibility and accountability for assigned work.
• Participates in ongoing performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and professional development activities to successfully complete fellowship objectives and prepare for future healthcare leadership roles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC407510 AC Administration

Summary

Participates in a one-year post-graduate fellowship designed to develop future healthcare leaders through immersive training in pediatric health services administration. Rotates through operational, clinical, and support departments while leading strategic projects that support organizational priorities and professional development. Gains broad exposure to pediatric healthcare operations through additional experiences with the Arkansas Children's Foundation, Arkansas Children's Research Institute, and other healthcare-related community organizations.

Additional Information

Application Deadline First week of September (no later than September 11)

Interview Process Virtual Interviews: Second and third weeks of October Final candidates will be selected for advancement.

Onsite Interviews: First and second weeks of November Meetings with the C-Suite leadership team and Medical Staff.

Offer Timeline Offer expected to be extended by Thanksgiving.

Anticipated Start Date Target start date of June 1 or July 1, 2027.

Application Materials Required

Please include the following documents with your application: Cover Letter Personal Statement Only complete applications, including all required materials, will be considered.

Salary expectations: $75,000

Required Education

1. Master's degree in a related field of study; or
2. Completed the didactic curriculum of an applicable master's degree program and is required to complete a one-year administrative fellowship as part of the degree requirements.

Recommended Education

None specified.

Required Work Experience

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Recommended Work Experience

None specified.

Required Certifications

None specified.

Recommended Certifications

None specified.

Responsibilities

1. Participates in rotational assignments across operational, clinical, and support departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration while contributing to departmental and organizational initiatives.
2. Participates in strategic projects that align with organizational priorities and the professional development goals of the fellowship.
3. Attends and actively participates in administrative meetings, committees, and other assigned organizational meetings to gain exposure to executive decision-making and healthcare operations.
4. Assists with organizational planning, budgeting, process improvement, and departmental problem-solving activities under guidance of executive leadership and fellowship preceptors.
5. Collaborates with leaders across the organization to analyze operational challenges, develop recommendations, and implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and patient experience.
6. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication by preparing reports, presentations, and project updates, while maintaining regular communication with fellowship preceptors regarding project status, accomplishments, and potential risks.
7. Exercises sound judgment, critical thinking, and professionalism in managing routine assignments, addressing operational issues, and responding to changing priorities.
8. Represents Arkansas Children's in internal committees, community organizations, and professional associations while demonstrating the organization's mission, values, and standards of professionalism.
9. Maintains compliance with organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable rules and regulations while accepting responsibility and accountability for assigned work.
10. Participates in ongoing performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and professional development activities to successfully complete fellowship objectives and prepare for future healthcare leadership roles.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

About Arkansas Children's

Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values - safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes.

And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service.

And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda – Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy – Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant