Administrative Fellowship Program

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Administrative Fellow for a four‑rotation program across New Jersey. The fellowship runs from June 2027 to June 2028, with on‑site requirements and travel across HMH locations.

Fellows work under executive preceptors to gain broad network exposure and contribute to service lines, with quarterly progress reviews and professional development. Candidates should have or be completing a Master’s in Health Administration, Public Health, or Business Administration by

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or expected by May 2027 in health admin, business or public health.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core areas like HR, culture, patient experience and strategy for broad exposure.
• Work under executive preceptors to choose and complete projects benefiting the service line.
• Attend quarterly reviews with senior leaders to discuss progress and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Google platforms

Data analysis

Healthcare experience

Leadership

Education

Master’s in Health Admin

MBA/MPH considered

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

An Administrative Fellow is a part of a dynamic program that provides the Fellow with a valuable, broad-based, health network experience. The position will have various rotations lasting four months. Please note This Administrative Fellowship position will run from June 2027 - June 2028.

During each rotation, Administrative Fellows are assigned an executive preceptor to guide them, select projects and provide feedback. The Fellow is required to gain an in-depth understanding of the policies and procedures that directly impact a specific service line, department and/or specialty area which can be improved, resulting in a positive impact on the quality of delivery by the service line, department and/or specialty area.

Candidate will need to be on-site and able to travel to Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout New Jersey.

A day in the life of an Administrative Fellow at Hackensack Meridian includes

• Interact with other health professionals and provide guidance in the establishment of the fellow’s professional identity.
• Rotate through core areas of Hackensack Meridian Health to gain a broad background and understanding of the network, which includes, but is not limited to Human Resources, Culture/Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Patient Experience, Strategy & Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Informatics/IT, Supply Chain, Home Care, Ambulatory Services, Physician Enterprises etc.
• Observe leaders to gain awareness of various decision‑making processes and challenges facing today’s executives.
• Spend time in a specific service line, department and/or specialty area, and complete various projects under the direction of executive preceptor.
• Fellow and assigned executive preceptor selects assignments that are mutually beneficial to the fellow, the chosen service line, department and/or specialty area, as well as HMH.
• Apply knowledge and skills learned from the classroom setting.
• Meet quarterly with HMH Senior Leaders to discuss Fellowship progress, professional development opportunities, and current healthcare issues.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or will complete degree on or before May 2027
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Google platforms
• Strong background in data analysis
• Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, entry level and professional positions preferred.
• Demonstration of leadership through community involvement or professional associations is strongly preferred.

Minimum rate of $63,544.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.