Administrative Fellowship (Begin Summer 2027)

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. As the Mountain West’s only academic health care system, U of U Health comprises of 5 hospitals, 12 community clinics, and several specialty centers. The Hospitals and Clinics administrative fellow will be exposed to a range of operational activities across those facilities and its health care professionals. Program preceptors include Dan Lundergan, Systems COO, Hospitals and Clinics CEO; Gina Hawley System, Associate COO; and Dayle Benson, Medical Group Chief of Staff & Executive Director. The fellow may also receive mentorship from other C-Suite and executive level leaders. With the preceptors guidance, the administrative fellow will participate in a wide array of projects and rotations during their fellowship. The projects and rotations are at the fellow's preference and the preceptor’s discretion. The one-year fellowship (starting summer 2027) at University of Utah Health is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected. It is a comprehensive learning opportunity which refines the individual's analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to: operations, finance, strategic planning, new business development, ambulatory services, quality improvement, academic and community physician management, financial and performance analysis, organizational development, telehealth strategies, health insurance operations, and employee relations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, a related field, or equivalency by the start of the fellowship (June/July 2027).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to be highly innovative and independent in daily decision making.

Responsibilities

Participates and leads ongoing planning, and execution, of projects as assigned by the preceptor and members of senior management.
Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data.
Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data.
Performs independent analysis of operational, financial and statistical information using spreadsheets, financial modeling software, and computer aided design software, as assigned.
Prepares presentations and quality reports.
Presents, communicates and disseminates findings.
Provides staff support for committee meetings, including preparation of minutes and reports.
Monitors and coordinates progress of committees.
Participates in rotations throughout the hospitals to contribute to the fellows learning about the operation of an academic medical center.
Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
Performs other duties as assigned by the members of the senior management team.