Administrative Fellow - UCMC

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The UCMC Administrative Fellowship uses a project-based model, with projects tailored to each fellow’s individual development plan, goals, competencies, and growth areas. Fellows progress from supporting initiatives to leading them and graduate with demonstrated operational capability. The customized project portfolio may span operational domains across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The fellowship provides exposure to senior leaders and involvement in strategic and financial conversations that shape hospital operations. Fellows participate in recurring leadership meetings and discussions about contracting, finance, and other critical decisions. UCMC is described as a fast-paced, high-expectation environment where fellows are expected to take ownership of their experience and are supported by leaders who invest in their development.

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, a personal statement explaining their interest in the fellowship and its relationship to their career goals, three letters of recommendation, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The application deadline is January 29, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Scheduled to certify, become licensed, or graduate within 12 months.
• Self-starter able to identify opportunities and move work forward.
• Strong self-management and excellent time-management skills.
• Polished communication skills and professionalism in interactions.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, a personal statement about fellowship interest and career goals, three letters of recommendation, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete a customized portfolio of projects aligned with an individual development plan, strengths, growth areas, and career goals.
• Support and lead initiatives across operational domains.
• Work on operational quality-improvement projects in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Perform project management work of varying scope and complexity.
• Work on site-based capital projects, including quarterly contingency capital requests.
• Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives.
• Organize and operate Executive Rounds.
• Participate in weekly FTE reviews and weekly senior leadership meetings.
• Participate in monthly director-and-above meetings.
• Take part in high-level discussions concerning contracting, finance, and other critical decision areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level