Administrative Fellow

UC Health; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health invites applicants to the Administrative Fellowship at West Chester Hospital, a one-year leadership development program focused on translating academic training into real-world operations. Fellows collaborate with executive leaders, contribute to strategic priorities, and gain exposure to system-wide decision-making.

The program emphasizes operational immersion, mentorship, and high-impact project work across clinical and administrative domains, preparing future healthcare leaders for

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum required: scheduled to certify, license or graduate within 12 months.
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Support hospital operations across multiple clinical and administrative service lines.
• Contribute to hospital-level and system-wide strategic initiatives, including growth, performance improvement, and care delivery optimization.
• Participate in executive-level discussions focused on patient throughput, discharge efficiency, and staffing models.
• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives focused on workflow redesign, operational efficiency, staff engagement, and process improvements.
• Develop executive-ready dashboards and presentations translating data into actionable insights.

Skills

Healthcare Operations

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Data Analytics

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

The Administrative Fellowship at West Chester Hospital is a one-year, hands-on leadership development program focused on building future healthcare leaders through operational immersion, executive mentorship, and high-impact project work. Fellows translate academic training into real-world applications while contributing to strategic and operational priorities.

The fellow works directly with Jen Jackson, Chief Nursing Officer and VP- Operations Site Leader, and Yvette Kauffman, Director of Business Operations, gaining direct mentorship and exposure to executive leadership decision-making.

UC Health Administrative Fellow Webinars

July 14th (1-2pm) : https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/57fe56f8-e7b3-4610-b691-7ec9ae97a8fe@0d514d79-aa6b-41cf-bc4a-3daeed6a5c60

Aug 4th (10-11am): https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9735e392-ec53-4c39-9fae-7c089247a087@0d514d79-aa6b-41cf-bc4a-3daeed6a5c60

Sept 2nd (5-6pm): https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8a6db633-f1f5-45ad-bf80-f1557a9054d3@0d514d79-aa6b-41cf-bc4a-3daeed6a5c60

Qualifications

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree. | Minimum Required: Scheduled to certify, license or graduate within 12 months. Preferred Master's Degree

Application Deadline: September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

Responsibilities

Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Support hospital operations across multiple clinical and administrative service lines.

Contribute to both hospital-level and system-wide strategic initiatives, including growth, performance improvement, and care delivery optimization.

Participate in executive-level discussions focused on patient throughput, discharge efficiency, and staffing models.

Project Management & Process Improvement

Lead and support cross-functional initiatives focused on workflow redesign, operational efficiency, staff engagement, and clinical and administrative process improvements.

Apply structured methodologies and data-driven decision-making to support implementation and sustainability.

Financial & Analytical Experience

Support analysis across a multi-cost center portfolio.

Assist with budget tracking, productivity monitoring, and operational reporting.

Develop executive-ready dashboards and presentations translating data into actionable insights.

Leadership & Executive Exposure

Work closely with senior leadership including the executive team.

Participate in system-wide leadership committees and gained exposure to organizational strategy, system priorities, and operational decision-making.

Facilitate tiered huddles

Workforce, Education & Engagement Initiatives

Supported employee engagement and recognition programs, onboarding improvements, and Education & Learning Committee initiatives focused on workforce development and staff experience.

Core Competencies Developed

Healthcare Operations Management

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Data Analytics

Executive Communication, and Cross-Functional Leadership.