UF College of Nursing and UF Health Nurse Administrative Executive Fellowship

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Nurse Administrative Executive Fellowship is a two-year immersive experience for a doctorally prepared nurse seeking leadership at the intersection of academic nursing and health system administration. The Fellow will receive direct mentorship and shadowing opportunities with the Dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing and System Chief Nurse Executive of UF Health, gaining exposure to executive strategy, academic innovation, workforce development, and healthcare operations.

The fellowship combines executive mentorship, rotational learning, project leadership, and participation in enterprise-level initiatives across the College of Nursing and UF Health. Experiences cover academic operations, student and faculty success, clinical operations, finance, workforce strategy, research administration, operational excellence, and strategic program implementation. The Fellow will participate in leadership meetings, governance, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary collaborations, and will lead high-impact projects aligned with institutional priorities. The fellowship culminates in enterprise-level initiatives intended to improve organizational outcomes, advance nursing leadership, and strengthen academic-practice partnerships.

The Fellow will develop leadership and operational expertise through executive shadowing, assessment of academic and clinical workflows, strategic project management, exposure to budgeting and financial performance, and support for regulatory compliance and policy development. Cross-departmental engagement and structured professional development, mentoring, and training are also included.

Requirements

• Master's degree in an appropriate area, earned before starting the program, except for programs that require a residency or fellowship.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong interest in academic healthcare administration.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree such as an MSN, MHA, MPH, or MBA with a healthcare focus.
• One to two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Previous involvement in healthcare administration, academia, quality improvement, or leadership initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and healthcare management software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in executive-level leadership experiences, mentorship, shadowing, leadership meetings, and strategic discussions.
• Assist with development and evaluation of policies and support organizational planning and change management.
• Participate in rotational learning across College of Nursing and UF Health operational areas.
• Assess and help optimize clinical and academic operations, including workflow efficiency, resource allocation, staffing models, patient care delivery, and academic services.
• Collaborate with department directors, clinical managers, and administrative units to streamline processes and improve service quality.
• Participate in rounding, review throughput metrics, map workflows, and support operational readiness activities as applicable.
• Lead and support strategic projects, including projects related to quality improvement, patient safety, workforce management, accreditation readiness, or academic program support.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and deliverables; coordinate stakeholders; facilitate meetings; and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing project outcomes and recommendations as needed.
• Participate in budget planning, analyze financial performance metrics, review expense reports, and learn cost containment and revenue optimization approaches.
• Assist leaders in evaluating the financial impact of operational changes, program development, and workflow redesign.
• Support compliance with state, federal, accreditation, and institutional standards, including policy review, audit preparation, and accreditation documentation.
• Contribute to drafting or revising policies to reflect updated standards or organizational changes.
• Collaborate across departments and participate in shadowing, meetings, and cross-departmental projects.
• Participate in leadership development programming, workshops, seminars, retreats, networking, mentoring, and career-readiness activities.
• Engage with professional organizations, conferences, and research or administrative scholarship activities as opportunities arise.

What This Job Offers

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