Administrative Fellow

Job Description

Administrative Fellowship Program | Hackensack Meridian Health

The Tone:
This is an administrative fellowship program at Hackensack Meridian Health, an organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. Located on-site with travel required to various Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout New Jersey, this role is a temporary position running from June 2027 to June 2028. This fellowship provides a valuable, broad-based health network experience, allowing fellows to gain an in-depth understanding of policies and procedures that positively impact the quality of healthcare delivery. By collaborating with executive preceptors and senior leaders, the fellow will contribute to advancing the mission of Hackensack Meridian Health.

The TL;DR
• Role: Fellowship
• Type: Temporary (June 2027 – June 2028)
• Location: In-person, Hackensack Meridian Health locations throughout New Jersey
• Pay: $63544 yearly
• Team: Reports to an Executive Preceptor during each rotation.
• Mission: Gain an in-depth understanding of policies and procedures to improve the quality of healthcare delivery within various service lines, departments, and specialty areas.
• Tech Stack: Google platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Professional Development: Interact with health professionals to establish and guide the fellow’s professional identity.
• Network Immersion: Rotate through core areas such as Human Resources, Finance, and Strategy to gain a broad understanding of the health network.
• Executive Observation: Observe leaders to gain awareness of various decision-making processes and the challenges facing today’s executives.
• Project Execution: Complete various projects in a specific service line, department, or specialty area under the direction of an executive preceptor.
• Strategic Review: Meet quarterly with HMH Senior Leaders to discuss fellowship progress, professional development opportunities, and current healthcare issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or Public Health, or completion of the degree by May 2027.
• Experience: Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, entry-level, and professional positions, is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working knowledge of Google platforms, and a strong background in data analysis.
• Bonus: Demonstration of leadership through community involvement or professional associations is strongly preferred.