Administrative Fellow

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Educational programs

Job summary

Essentia Health offers an Administrative Fellowship in the United States, a one-year program aimed at transitioning MBA/MHA graduates into health system leadership. Fellows work closely with senior leaders on strategic planning, operations, and new ventures.

The program provides structured experiential learning across finance, HR, process excellence, and information systems, with potential remote/hybrid exposure and multiple locations such as Fargo, Brainerd, and Duluth.

Qualifications

• Masters of Healthcare Administration or Masters of Business Administration required.
• Fellowship is designed for healthcare leadership transition from academia to management.
• One-year structured program with senior leader interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with Senior Leaders on strategic planning and operations.
• Experience business development, employee engagement strategies, and process improvement.
• Exposure to new ventures and hospital-based services.
• Rotations across multiple areas may be included during the year.

Skills

Administration Services

Finance

Human Resources

Process Excellence

Hospital Based Services

Clinical Operations

Information Systems

Other areas of Interest

Education

Masters of Healthcare Administration

Masters of Business Administration

Job description

Job Title

Administrative Fellowship

Location

Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 3028000 ADMINISTRATION - SU

Job Description

An Administrative Fellowship is a preceptor-directed program designed to nurture independence and experiential learning by an individual who has obtained a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree or a Masters of Business Administration degree. As such, it represents a way to assist Fellows in their transition to the Healthcare Profession from academically acquired knowledge to the actual management of healthcare organizations. The fellowship is structured, lasting one year, and involves the opportunity to work side-by-side with Senior Leaders to experience leadership opportunities, including: Strategic Planning, Operations, Business Development, Employee Engagement Strategies, Process Improvement, and New Ventures. While the organization may offer the fellow permanent employment, it is not required to, nor is the fellow obliged to accept such an offer.

Education & Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Masters of Healthcare Administration or Masters of Business Administration

Application Dates

Applications open on August 14th, 2026 Applications close on September 30th, 2026 Fellowship begins in July of 2027 and concludes in July of 2028

Leadership Experiences

• Administration Services
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Process Excellence
• Hospital Based Services
• Clinical Operations
• Information Systems
• Other areas of Interest

Locations

Available: Fargo, ND Brainerd, MN Duluth, MN

Licensure/Certification

No certification/licensure required.

Employment Details

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union

Compensation

Compensation Range: $64,001.60 - $64,001.60

Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Company Culture

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Background Screening

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.