Administrative Fellow - UCMC

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) invites qualified individuals to join the UCMC fellowship, a project-based program shaping future healthcare leaders. Fellows work on a tailored portfolio across operational domains, ranging from quality improvement to capital projects, gaining hands-on experience with senior leadership.

This rigorous fellowship emphasizes teamwork, learning, and impact, with weekly leadership interactions, formal development plans, and clear progression from supporting roles to leading

Qualifications

• Minimum required a Bachelor's Degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Scheduled to certify, license or graduate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Work on a portfolio of projects spanning operational quality improvement, project management, and capital initiatives.
• Engage in cross-departmental initiatives and executive discussions with senior leadership.
• Participate in weekly and monthly leadership meetings and contribute to strategic conversations.

Skills

Self-starters

Time management

Professional communication

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 UCMC fellowship employs a project-based model in which projects are tailored to each fellow's individual goals. They are focused on competencies to refine and growth areas necessary for success as a future healthcare leader. Fellows progress through the full continuum from supporting to leading initiatives, and graduate with demonstrated operational capability.

Scope of Work

Because projects are tailored to an individual development plan, no two fellowship experiences are alike. Fellows take on a customized portfolio of projects that can span any operational domain, including:

• Operational quality improvement projects across clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Project management work of varying scope and complexity
• Site‑based capital projects, including quarterly contingency capital requests
• Cross‑departmental initiatives
• Executive Rounds, organized and operated by the UCMC fellow

Access to Senior Leadership

Exposure to senior leaders provides fellows with meaningful involvement in the strategic and financial conversations that shape hospital operations. Fellows regularly participate in:

• Weekly FTE reviews
• Weekly senior leadership meetings
• Monthly director‑and‑above meetings
• High‑level discussions on contracting, finance, and other critical decision areas

Why This Site Is Valuable for Applicants

Projects are matched to the fellow's strengths, growth areas, and career goals

Broad operational exposure across departments and functions

Guided progression from supporting to leading projects

Direct, sustained access to senior leaders and high‑stakes decision‑making forums.

A strong foundation in the operational, financial, and strategic mechanics of running an AMC

Is This Site Right for You?

UCMC is a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment that rewards fellows who are ready to take ownership of their experience from day one. The most successful candidates at this site tend to be:

• Self‑starters who can identify opportunities and move work forward
• Strong self‑managers with excellent time management
• Polished communicators who bring professionalism to every interaction

For candidates who meet that bar, UCMC offers an exceptionally supportive environment where leaders invest in fellows' development, doors open readily, and fellows are trusted with meaningful work that prepares them for a wide range of operational roles.

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

Application Requirements: Please upload the following documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal statement by the candidate covering the reasons for being interested in the fellowship and how it relates to their career goals
• Letters of recommendation (3)
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Application Deadline: January 29, 2027 at 11:59pm