Associate Consultant

Ascension Healthcare; Oregon City (OR); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Consultant to join their Strategic Integration Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence healthcare transformation by collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives. You will leverage your critical thinking and relationship-building skills to analyze data and develop actionable strategies. This position also allows for remote work with travel, providing flexibility while making a significant impact in the healthcare sector. Join a team committed to innovative, people-centered healthcare and help shape the future of health services.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with a High School diploma or 2 years with a degree.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of healthcare strategies and processes.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Develop business cases and prepare reports for executives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Bachelor's degree

7 years of relevant experience

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Strategic Integration

+ Schedule: Full-Time, 8-hour day shift, Monday-Friday

+ Location: Remote with travel on average of 50%, dependent on project work and organizational needs

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to give back to the community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer._

**Responsibilities**

As an Associate Consultant on the Strategic Integration Team at Ascension, you will support the organization by implementing national strategic and operational initiatives. Your role includes collaborating with executive stakeholders across all business areas to solve complex problems. You will need strong critical thinking, relationship-building, and organizational skills to analyze data, develop strategies, and deliver results on time. You will also play an essential role in onboarding new associates.

Project Management and Change Management

• Support the implementation of healthcare strategies and processes across Ascension of low to medium complexity by identifying next steps, tracking tasks, and ensuring stakeholder accountability.
• Assist in designing and executing change management plans, including workstream development, communication, training, and success measurement.
• Facilitate effective meetings, take detailed notes, and send follow-up emails to ensure alignment and progress.

Relationship Building

• Build relationships quickly with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing excellent service and proactive communication.

Deliverable Creation

• Develop business cases, including cost/benefit analyses, funding justifications, and implementation plans.
• Use data sources to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive audiences.
• Research and implement innovative solutions to improve team processes and effectiveness.

People Management

• Assist in onboarding new team members, helping them integrate into the team and transfer knowledge.

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**Requirements**

**Licensure / Certification / Registration:**

+ None required.

**Education:**

+ High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of experience OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of relevant experience. Leadership experience preferred.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension is committed to transforming healthcare and serving those in need. Join us to make a positive impact through innovative, people-centered healthcare. Explore opportunities across our locations and headquarters.

We are a leading non-profit, faith-based health system with over 134,000 associates and 2,600 care sites in 19 states, including hospitals and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide our work. Every associate can give back and volunteer, making a difference in their community. Our careers are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) and EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) posters.

We support military families and offer benefits to veterans, reservists, and spouses, encouraging the application of military experience in our organization.

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Note: Ascension will only make employment offers through official applications. Beware of fraudulent offers. We will not solicit money or banking information.

**E-Verify Statement**

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