2027-2028 Administrative Fellowship

Administrative Fellowship

Department: Various

Location: Dallas

Shift: Full Time

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The Children's Health Administrative Fellowship is an immersive 12-month training program for Master's level aspiring health care professionals. Fellows gain comprehensive exposure to hospital leadership and operations through project work and observational rotations. This includes attending Executive Leadership Team meetings, leading strategic cross-functional projects, receiving 1:1 mentorship from senior leaders and attending a national conference funded by Children's Health. The Administrative Fellow works under the close supervision of administrative preceptor(s) and is expected to solve problems by reference to general work instructions or occupational practices, procedures, and precedents.

Highlighted Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in educational rotations through the functional areas of the health care system, under the guidance of administrative preceptor(s); without engaging in active patient care
• Evaluate and analyze facts, data, and information; identify patterns; draw conclusions; and devise solutions to problems, studies, and projects of moderate scope and difficulty; present primary and contingency plans to project sponsor(s) for approval; and gather and develop related information for presentation to internal stakeholders
• Work with managers and administrators in identifying potential areas that require improvement, e.g. decreasing operating costs, increasing revenues, improving patient flow, or facilitating communication
• Interview individuals to obtain limited, specific information on which to base decisions concerning various projects and work assignments
• Attend various interdisciplinary meetings in an observational and participatory capacity; and perform other duties and special projects as required

How You'll Be Successful:

Application Requirements

• Current Resume
• Unofficial graduate school transcript of completed courses from a program accredited by one of the following:
• M.H.A. Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
• MBA Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• M.P.H. Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
• Personal Statement (500 words max)
• Why do you want to pursue a career in pediatric health care administration?
• What attracted you to apply to Children's Health's Administrative Fellowship?
• Two letters of recommendation (one professional, one academic preferred)
• Applicants should address their two letters of recommendation to the Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee

Education

• Required: Current enrollment or completion of Master's program in Business, Public Health, Health Care Administration, or a closely related field.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.