Graduate Administrative Intern Program - Summer 2027
About The Position
The Graduate Administrative Intern Program is a 12-week paid summer internship that gives graduate students experiential learning and exposure to healthcare administration and leadership. Interns are paired with a director or department leader to complete a project aligned with Northwestern Medicine’s organizational goals and strategic initiatives. They engage with management teams, medical leadership, and cross-functional partners and gain exposure to healthcare operations. Intern placements vary according to departmental requests, organizational needs, and project availability. Potential areas include the Project Management Office, Strategy, Quality, Operations and Performance, Performance Improvement, and other administrative and operational departments, as well as departments supporting clinical and patient services. Depending on the placement, projects may involve strategic planning, operational improvement, process optimization, project management, quality initiatives, data analysis, performance metrics, stakeholder engagement, or research. Program activities include orientation, midpoint and final feedback meetings, networking with senior executives, management meetings, community service activities, shadowing, and executive presentations. Interns must complete their assigned project, participate in program activities, collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders, submit a final presentation of project outcomes and recommendations, and complete program evaluations and feedback activities. The program begins in May or June 2027. The position is 40 hours per week on the day shift and pays $25 per hour. Internship roles are not eligible for benefits.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited graduate program, such as a master's program in healthcare administration, business administration, or an equivalent field.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Complete the assigned internship project.
- Participate in program activities, including orientation sessions, shadowing opportunities, and management meetings.
- Collaborate with project sponsors, department leaders, and key stakeholders.
- Submit a final project presentation summarizing project outcomes and recommendations.
- Complete all program evaluations and feedback activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
