Administrative Fellowship - University of Florida, College of Medicine - University of Florida

Mgr, Health Care Admin

The College of Medicine at the University of Florida welcomes candidates to apply for an Administrative Fellowship position. This will be a two-year, full-time paid position classified as a Manager of Health Care Administration that provides high impact and practical learning experience for future healthcare executives, with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of healthcare operations in an academic medical center environment. This position is expected to start in June 2025. Upcoming spring master's program graduates are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities include:

Project Management: Facilitates, leads, and manages cross-functional, complex projects as assigned by the senior management team. Contributes to specific project work by researching and providing information, and appropriately utilizing internal and external resources. Applies practical applications of academic information learned in graduate studies.

Internship Supervision: Responsible for assigning tasks and projects to interns based on needs and priorities. Provides feedback on intern performance when needed. Acts as a liaison between the internship coordinator and preceptor. May lead and/or support intern recruitment. Mentors interns and supports their professional development.

Reporting and Data Management: Prepares and distributes reports with financial and non-financial impacts on projects or business operations. Gains technical skills in leveraging data for data-driven decision making.

Professional Development: Plans and/or attends management team, operations, and other meetings necessary to understand current UF COM initiatives, executive-level decision-making, and strategic planning. Under the mentorship and guidance of preceptors and other executive leaders, explores areas of personal interest. Provides and receives feedback in a thorough, constructive, and professional manner.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. Serves as a department liaison with other agencies within and outside UF. Proactively manages communications with key stakeholders, staff, and department administrators in the College of Medicine as needed

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$70,000

This position is eligible for great benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. [University classification requirements]

For this fellowship opportunity, candidates are expected to have: 

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing Administration, or an equivalent degree program. Applicants must have earned their degree prior to starting the program, except for programs that require a Residency or Fellowship. For those with programs requiring Residency or Fellowship, coursework must be completed prior to the start of the fellowship.

Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, and demonstration of leadership through community involvement and professional associations is preferred.

To apply all required materials (listed below) must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024.

Materials should be combined in one (1) merged PDF, with the file name as “Last Name, First Name_2025-2027 Administrative Fellowship Application”.

• Resume
• Personal Statement (1-page)
  • Candidate’s interest in pursuing the UFCOM Finance & Administration Fellowship Program.
  • What unique qualities or experiences do you bring to the fellowship program.
  • What are you career goals and how does this fellowship align with them?
• Cover Letter
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Graduate Transcripts (Optional)

This is a temporary TEAMS staff position for a 2-year period. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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