Student Admin Project Asst

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Student Administrative Project Assistant. This restricted part-time position (FTE <0.5) supports projects to improve medical center performance, including patient experience initiatives. The role offers exposure to operational and clinical issues across departments and requires strong organization and communication skills.

The position emphasizes teamwork, data analysis, and program evaluation, with duties ranging from scheduling and meeting minutes to data collection and reporting. Rush values diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
• Possess strong analytic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.
• Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.
• Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes data related to program performance.
• Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.
• Assists with implementation of clinical projects.
• Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.
• Assists with the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assists with program evaluation.
• Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Enrolled in Rush University's College of Health Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Health Systems Management-CHS

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Student Administrative Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting projects to improve medical center performance: planning, implementation and management of strategic initiatives and evaluation of their effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to, improvement of patient experience results across all customer groups in the Medical Center. This role will provide exposure to operational and clinical issues at Rush across multiple departments, therefore the ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and driven to improve processes and outcomes. May work in a department that is offering services to all in the community.

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences


• General knowledge of organizations, specifically health care organizations; medical terminology, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.


• Proficient with computer applications.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Must be able to work independently and efficiently.


• Possess strong analytic and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work with a team of professionals.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

1. Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.


2. Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.


3. Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes.


4. Collects and analyzes data related to program performance.


5. Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.


6. Assists with implementation of clinical projects.


7. Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.


8. Assists with the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.


9. Assists with program evaluation.


10. Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.


11. Performs related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Student Admin Project Asst

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 28770