Administrative Fellow

The Administrative Fellowship at UC San Diego Health is a one-year program that provides on-the-job training in the skills and responsibilities required of an administrator in a major academic health system. The Fellow reports directly to the Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer, Cardiovascular Institute, with executive sponsorship by the Chief Operating Officer. The Administrative Fellow assumes increasingly high levels of responsibility by working collaboratively with the Executive Team, administrators, staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders at all levels of the organization on strategic projects and initiatives. The Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in executive meetings, lead committees, participate in day-to-day health system operation, and jumpstart a career in healthcare administration. As a fellow, the individual will be a representative of UC San Diego Health and should exemplify our core values: quality, caring, integrity, creativity, and teamwork.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in Rotations and Committees across the SystemThe first phase of the Fellowship consists of rotations through all major departments and service lines within the Health System to educate and orient the Fellow to the organization. The Fellow will rotate with each member of the executive team, meet with department managers and key faculty, participate in committee meetings and councils, shadow organizational leaders, and work on projects. The rotation experience allows the Fellow to experience and observe different managerial styles and develop a better understanding of challenges within an academic medical center.Lead Projects and Strategic InitiativesAfter rotations are complete, the Fellow is encouraged to use the remaining appointment time to focus on projects and management experience based on the priorities of the organization and the specific interests and growth opportunities for the Fellow. In the second half, the Fellow is required to manage higher-level projects with senior leaders and executives that may include:Ambulatory or inpatient operationsStrategic planningBusiness plan developmentHealth equity, diversity and inclusionProgram design and implementationPatient flow and capacity managementPopulation health and value-based care initiativesPolicy evaluation and procedure developmentOperational flow processes and workflow analysisFinancial impact and budget reviewCompliance and regulatory assessmentUtilization management analysisLearn from Executive/Senior MentorsThe Fellow will report directly to executive level leaders and is expected to be organized, observant, engaged, and curious to learn the necessary skills and principles to succeed in a career in healthcare administration. The primary goal of these interactions is to develop strong relationships with leaders to help the Fellow succeed post-fellowship. Engage in Professional Development Opportunities and Skill-buildingThe Fellow is expected to embody integrity and embrace our high-reliability mission by engaging in professional development courses and training, including but not limited to ACHE Congress, Lean Six Sigma Training, HR Professional Development Courses, and Epic Training.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/APPLICATION DOCUMENTSObtained or will have obtained a graduate degree (MHA, MHSA, MBA, MPH, MSN, or equivalent) between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025.

Graduate school GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Excellent ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal presentations.

Resume/CV

Two letters of recommendation, one from each of the following:AcademicProfessional

One-page, single-spaced personal statement which addresses career goals, why you are applying to UC San Diego Health, and what you hope to gain from the Administrative Fellowship program.

Graduate School Transcript(s); must be official document(s), and must be uploaded to the UC San Diego Health portal at the time of application submission by Wednesday, Se

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