Healthcare Administration Internship: Strategy & Projects

Advocate Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health in the Greater Chicago area is seeking an Administrative & Operational Intern for the May 31, 2027–August 6, 2027 period. The internship is on-site, with up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours.

The intern will engage across departments including Emergency, Imaging, Pharmacy, and more, gaining hands-on exposure to healthcare management, data, and project coordination while supporting system administration and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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.
• GPA of at least 2.5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a diverse portfolio of healthcare projects and contribute to progress and outcomes.
• Be part of the work unit to carry out assigned tasks and coordinate with internal/external resources.
• Support physicians, administrative colleagues and allied health staff across Advocate Health.
• Describe and integrate functions of practice, education, inpatient/outpatient care, hiring and training within Advocate Health.
• Engage in process improvement using data collection, analysis, and group facilitation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Proficiency with Excel

Strong work ethic

Education

Healthcare leadership/ administration degree (Freshman to Senior)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Advocate Health in the Greater Chicago area is seeking an Administrative & Operational Intern for the May 31, 2027–August 6, 2027 period. The internship is on-site, with up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours.

The intern will engage across departments including Emergency, Imaging, Pharmacy, and more, gaining hands-on exposure to healthcare management, data, and project coordination while supporting system administration and strategic initiatives.