SHS-ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW

Uofmhealthsparrow; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Lansing, MI offers an Administrative Fellowship designed for Master’s prepared professionals to foster independence and leadership in healthcare management. The 18-month program includes rotations across departments, interaction with senior leadership, and participation in strategic initiatives within Sparrow’s health system.

The fellow develops managerial competencies, contributes to long-term goals, and serves in senior administrative capacity as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in development and implementation of long-term goals for the health system.
• Engage in rotations across Sparrow departments and interact with senior leadership.
• Contribute to strategic planning, patient experience initiatives, and service excellence programs.
• Assist in process improvement, policy development, and program implementation across the system.
• Serve as Administrative Representative with hospital leadership collaboration.
• Prepare and participate in projects and assignments under supervision of the Hospital President.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare industry knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Diversity commitment

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration / MBA / Public Health

Job description

Job ID: 56322

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Description:

General Purpose

The Administrative Fellowship for Sparrow is designed for a Master's prepared individual to foster independence and experiential learning. The Fellowship will emphasize structured learning and leadership development in addition to completion of work. This position is extended for a period of 18 months and involves rotations within various departments in the health system, interaction with senior leadership and participation in strategic healthcare management.

Essential Duties

• Opportunities to work with high-level executives and gain insight on the decision-making process within the organization. Develop awareness and understanding of Sparrow organizational structure and the interrelation between departments and personnel.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning, patients and caregivers experience initiatives, service excellence, innovation and healthcare operations.
• Works closely with various Sparrow business units, departments, entities and senior administrative staff as part of an ongoing rotation determined by the preceptor, to engage with multiple departments in a meaningful way.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term goals and objectives for the health system.
• Be a proactive, visible and approachable resource to system senior leadership, individual hospital leaders and staff to gain opportunities to work on all levels of the healthcare organization.
• Setting, measuring and maintaining benchmarks for both corporate, business unit and individual hospital performance across all areas of responsibility. Acquire and refine managerial competencies, including analytical, persuasive and human relation shills.
• Opportunities to take initiative and ownership to create and/improve processes or programs by, recommending policies and developing programs for efficient and effective delivery across the system. Establish a performance record through project work and departmental staff responsibilities.
• Performing other duties and/or rotations as assigned by the Hospital President. Opportunities to work on and complete well-structured assignments and/or projects.
• Functions independently as Administrative Representative working in concert with Nursing Supervisor for administrative leadership at the hospital.
• Hold operational leadership responsibility within the hospital towards the end of fellowship by serving as the on-call Hospital Administrator

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare work environment preferred

Education

• Graduate from a Master's program in Healthcare Administration, MBA, Public Health, or advanced degree equivalent to these studies.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding and insight into the needs of today's complex clinical teaching and research institutions and the contemporary work force.
• Project management skills.
• Broad knowledge of the health care industry including business management and administration, clinical practice management, clinical research and education, hospital administration and management, finance, human resources and organizational development, information systems, and managed care.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, and to enhance involvement in service policy decisions among business units through participation and partnership.
• Technical competence related to issues of fundamental hospital operations.
• Talent to direct and lead these operations within a collegial environment and to promote a positive working environment.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to diversity
• Working knowledge of appropriate regulations which impact subordinate units and the system.
• Evidence of the ability to perform professionally in a complex organization and to be personally comfortable with change.
• Appreciation for and commitment to working with and serving customers.
• A proven record of interest in streamlining procedures, eliminating duplication, and promoting productivity while accomplishing objectives in a timely fashion

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Administrative/Clerical

Requirements

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Master's Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Hospital Experience Level New Grad