Enterprise Internship, Health Care Administration & Operations Undergraduate

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advocate Health offers an Administrative Internship in Wisconsin for graduate students pursuing Healthcare Administration. The internship runs May 31, 2027 to August 6, 2027 and is an on-site role with a 40-hour work week.

You will rotate through enterprise corporate and other administration or operations areas, supporting projects, data collection, and presentations while developing healthcare management skills and learning from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a healthcare-related undergraduate program.
• GPA of at least 2.5.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and multitask.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse healthcare project portfolios and contribute to project goals.
• Join rotation within a unit to complete assigned tasks.
• Identify internal/external resources to achieve objectives.
• Share insights on current trends to stimulate new ideas.
• Build healthcare management skills and collaborate with staff.
• Assist in data collection, reporting, and presentations.
• Participate in system-level planning and program development.
• Assist in managing databases and preparing materials.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Task completion

Teamwork

Multitasking

Excel

Integrity

Education

Undergraduate junior/senior status

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Department: 14206 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Workforce Development Status: 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. Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00 The Administrative Internship provides practical work experiences to graduate students pursuing an accredited Healthcare Administration degree. The 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.

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 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, or a related field with junior or senior standing.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Current enrollment with 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

• 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care