Enterprise Internship, Chicago Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is offering a 2027 Administrative Intern role in the Greater Chicago area. You will support multiple departments, participate in rotation, and work on healthcare management projects to gain hands-on experience.

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergrad program related to healthcare leadership or public health, with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate strong communication, detail orientation, teamwork and multitasking abilities. On-site, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Management, Nonprofit Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing as of Fall 2027.
• GPA of at least 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects.
• Becomes part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work within the rotation.
• Help build a broad range of healthcare management skills across Advocate Health.
• Directs or leads the work of others in a work group or task force.
• Assist in describing and integrating the functions and relationships of practice, education and research.
• Assist in developing programs, processes or applications.
• Prepare information and research materials; create and maintain presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Multitasking and prioritization

Integrity and dependability

Positive attitude and enthusiasm

Education

Undergraduate student in Healthcare Leadership / Healthcare Administration / Public Health

Tools

Excel

Job description

Department

14206 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Workforce Development

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

The internship will take place May 31, 2027-August 6, 2027. Interns will be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri business hours. This is an on-site role based in the Greater Chicago area.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $21.00

The Administrative & Operational intern may be assigned to various site and system Administration departments, or Operations through Advocate Health. The intern will have access to a wide variety of system areas to obtain first hand knowledge, operational, and strategy experience. The intern is responsible for seeking out specific and substantial studies and projects across the system. These functions support the alignment of business objectives with team members and management in designated business units. The department will further develop specific job standards and guidelines for the internship role.

Departments offering internships may include

• Emergency
• EMS
• Public Safety
• Imaging
• Radiology
• Neurology
• Neuroscience
• Oncology
• Transplant
• Specialty Care
• Pharmacy
• Primary Care
• Internal Medicine
• Rehab
• Sports Medicine
• Musculoskeletal
• Surgery
• Surgical Services

Major Responsibilities

• Administrative Intern will help manage diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and is expected to make meaningful contributions to the progress and work product of these initiatives and meet project sponsor’s needs.
• Becomes part of the work unit team to carry out assigned work within the rotation. Identifies and uses internal and external support resources to accomplish work goals. Offers information and perspectives regarding current trends and issues to stimulate new ideas and thinking.
• Administrative intern will help build a broad range of healthcare management skills. Works effectively with physicians, administrative colleagues and allied health staff across Advocate Health. Directs or leads the work of others in a work group or task force. Contributes to committee work that is related to assignments.
• Administrative intern will help describe and integrate the functions and relationships of the following in support of Advocate Health's vision: practice, education and research; inpatient and outpatient settings; physicians, administrators and other allied health staff; hiring, training, retaining and terminating employees; costs, charges, revenue, providers and payors.
• Administrative intern will seek ways to continuously improve processes and outcomes and provide exceptional patient care. Administrative intern will study and apply improvement methodologies including data collection and analysis, group facilitation and implementation strategies.
• Administrative intern will meet with the leadership on a regular basis to discuss fellowship and to report on progress of current projects.
• Administrative intern will participate in the system’s strategic planning process.
• Administrative intern will assist in development of other programs and services as assigned.
• Administrative intern will assist in managing databases and inputs information, data, and records.
• Administrative intern will participate in the development of programs, processes or applications.
• Administrative intern will assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain presentations.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Leadership, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Management, Nonprofit Management, Data Analytics, or a related field with freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing as of Fall 2027.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Current enrollment with freshman, sophomore, junior or senior status at a regional accredited college or university. Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree
• Grade point average of at least 2.5.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
• Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Each department will develop mental/physical requirements from the job standards and guidelines.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.