Visiting Administrative Fellow

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) in Chicago, IL seeks a Visiting Administrative Fellow to develop and implement policies and long-term plans within the Hospital & Clinics. The fellow will act as a project manager, leading initiatives to ensure achievement of goals and improvements in service, revenue, efficiency, and cost savings.

The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, conducts data analysis to inform decisions, and supports senior leaders by

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related accredited Health Administration Program.
• Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning and development of hospital and clinic activities by identifying, analyzing, presenting, and implementing initiatives and programs to improve service, increase revenue, and improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate project plans that align with institutional goals.
• Assist the C-suite and department heads in generating meeting content, determining agendas, and facilitating follow-ups for weekly and monthly leadership meetings.
• Conduct data analysis and research to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives within multiple care settings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for units including pre-admission, evaluation, admission, discharge, and post-discharge follow-up.
• Plan, assign, and review work of staff within assigned units to ensure that group objectives are met.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's in Health Administration

MBA in Health Administration

Job description

Visiting Administrative Fellow

Hiring Department: Hosp Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1041801

Posting Close Date: September 4, 2026

Salary: The salary for this position is $80,000

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Description:

Position Summary

The Administrative Fellow will develop and implement policies and long-term plans within the assigned area of responsibility in the Hospital & Clinics. The administrative fellow will act as a project manager and lead, tasked with planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating projects and initiatives to ensure achievement of outlined goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning and development of overall hospital and clinic activities by identifying, analyzing, presenting, and implementing initiatives and programs to improve service, increase revenue, and improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate project plans that align with institutional goals.
• Participate in regular meetings with executive leadership and department heads to gain insight into hospital governance, operations, and strategy.
• Conduct data analysis and research to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives within multiple care settings.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and recommend evidence-based solutions.
• Support high-priority strategic and operational projects across departments, including clinical operations, ambulatory services, finance, and human resources.
• Conduct policy reviews as requested and write, develop, and revise policies.
• Serve in management and supervisory roles.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for units including pre-admission, evaluation, admission, discharge, and post-discharge follow-up.
• Assist the entire C-Suite Office (e.g. CEO, COO, CMO, and CNO) and other senior leaders in generating meeting content, determining agendas, and facilitating follow-ups for weekly senior leader meetings and monthly leadership meetings.
• Provide administrative assistance to respective leaders and evaluate ongoing operations.
• Recommend program modifications or new programs to improve utilization and quality of care, and implement program changes upon approval.
• Plan, assign, and review work of staff within assigned units to ensure that group objectives are met.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Engage in professional development activities and mentorship to build competencies in healthcare leadership and administration.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or related accredited, Health Administration Program required.
• Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years previous healthcare related experience preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.