Visiting Administrative Fellow

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years previous healthcare related experience preferred.

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.