Administrative Fellow

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Position Summary

The fundamental purpose of the position is to provide the Administrative Fellow with practical experience through direct exposure to and active participation in a variety of administrative activities in preparation for leadership opportunities within the Children's system. This position exposes the fellow to hospital, clinic, and administrative operations in a pediatric health care delivery system. The role enables fellows to apply their fundamental knowledge and skills acquired in finance, strategic management, operations management, and teamwork in a working environment with direct access to a mentor for assistance as needed.

Additional Fellowship Requirements:

• Help set goals and objectives that meet the needs of both the individual and the organization.
• Develop and participate in regular status updates on projects as assigned.
• Participate in and lead various strategic projects as assigned.
• Perform self-evaluations on progress and determine needs assessment.
• Facilitate a meeting with preceptors on a regular basis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

• Candidates must be a graduate student of an accredited Master of Health care Administration program.

Education:

• Master in Healthcare Administration Program

Experience:

• 1-2 years prior healthcare experience is preferred.
• A desire to work in a Pediatric environment is a plus.
• Previous experience in performance improvement, driving & developing business opportunities, and Project Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Analytical skills necessary to access facts and develop recommendations.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required to work with all levels of the health care organization.
• Ability to manage the completion of tasks.
• Highly motivated individual.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently at times.
• Ability to understand limitations and request assistance.
• Experience in development of business plans and project implementation.

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.