Visiting Administrative Fellow, Hospital Administration

Hiring Department: Hospital Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1035398

Posting Close Date: September 10, 2025

Salary: The current salary for individuals in this position is $80,000

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Description:

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary

The Visiting Administrative Fellows will complete projects including research, proposal development and implementation planning. The fellows work in collaboration with executives, senior leaders, and both clinical and non-clinical team members across the enterprise for ongoing and emerging initiatives that are of top priority, high impact, and aligned with UIHs strategic imperatives. The Fellows will be immersed in a variety of opportunities, acting as project managers and leads tasked with planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating a particular project to ensure its success. Administrative Fellows will have the opportunity to explore areas of interest, engage with a variety of leaders, and gain exposure to executive level meetings. In addition to project related responsibilities, fellows will be tasked with weekly and monthly administrative and operational responsibilities with the support of executive leadership

Duties & Responsibilities

• The 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 primary project manager or co-lead, tasked with planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating the efficacy of projects and initiatives to ensure achievement of outlined goals.
• 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.
• In addition to developing and revising them to align with best-practice standards, serve in management roles such as Interim Strategic Project Manager or other interim roles based on institutional need.
• Analyze and implement efforts to improve patient service in all care settings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for unit 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. Recommend program modifications or new programs to improve utilization and quality of care and implement program changes upon approval.
• Provide administrative assistance to respective leaders and evaluate ongoing operations.
• Plan, assign and review work of staff within assigned unit 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.
  
  

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years previous healthcare related experience preferred.
  
  

For consideration, please submit a complete application packet online by September 10, 2025. Application packet must include the following:

• Online Application (fully completed)
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Personal Statement (one page maximum) *Statement must include your first and last name.
• Graduate School Transcript(s)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (Program Chair, Academic, and Professional recommended)
  
  

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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