Administrative Fellow - Health System

*** BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP: In order to be considered for this position, please go to the link below for instructions, and then submit your online application with all required materials here. ***

https://www.utmb.edu/administrativefellowship/

JOB DESCRIPTION

During the 12-month fellowship, the Administrative Fellow will work under the supervision and mentorship of the VP of Health System Optimization and Performance. The Fellow will participate in individual and group projects, complete optional rotations in areas throughout the Health System, provide support to Hospital/Clinic Administration, and complete all written assignments required by their graduate program.

Scope: UTMB Health Institution-wide

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and completion of coursework from an accredited Master’s in Health Administration program or similar degree plan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends various Executive and committee meetings (to include quarterly medical staff meetings, quality assurance meetings, and other standing committee meetings in which the Fellow may have specific interest).
• Participates in and/or assists leadership in variety of activities (e.g., model cell projects., business plan preparation, clinical benchmarking, and data management).
• Conducts project work in desired focus areas and participates in an array of Lean events/activities.
• Becomes familiar with Health System campuses, hospital inpatient departments and outpatient satellite clinic activities.
• Assists Health System Optimization Office & Executives with Executive Visual Management Boards.
• Attends professional development training opportunities and monthly lunch meetings.
• Organizes recruitment for Administrative Internship and Fellowship.
• Meets requirements in order to complete a Master’s degree in a related field

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• May attend Houston area conferences (e.g., Greater Houston Hospital Council, ACHE functions) as well, as state or national conferences.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in terms that are meaningful to individuals with wide variances in education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate data into meaningful information.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, evaluation, and planning skills.
• Ability to develop and demonstrate goal achievement.
• Ability to function in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to develop teams and work effectively with groups.

SUPERVISION

Received: VP of Health System Optimization and Performance, UTMB Health System

Given: None

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY

Project management decision making and accountability.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment provided. Standard hospital, clinical and/or office environment. Occasional travel is required to off-campus UTMB locations. Classified as an Essential Employee, which requires employee to be present when UTMB activates the Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.