Healthcare Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Administrative Fellow | Ascension

The Tone:
This is a full-time Administrative Fellow role at Ascension, available across multiple locations including Austin, Chicago, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Tulsa, and remotely for Operations Infrastructure. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with over 97,000 associates grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, dedicated to reimagining healthcare. This fellowship bridges the gap between graduate school and healthcare leadership, empowering individuals to tackle complex industry challenges while working directly alongside executive mentors.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Multiple Locations (Dell Children’s Medical Center (Austin, TX); Ascension St Joseph Hospital (Chicago, IL); St. Vincent Southside (Jacksonville, FL); Ascension Sacred Heart (Pensacola, FL); Ascension St. John Medical Center (Tulsa, OK); Operations Infrastructure (Remote))
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Team: Administration department
• Mission: To bridge the gap between graduate school and healthcare leadership by tackling complex industry challenges and supporting executive initiatives across a leading health system.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Exposure: Undertake a full-time, salaried 12-month program featuring structured departmental rotations and customized, project-driven initiatives.
• Executive Engagement: Work directly alongside senior leaders to support enterprise initiatives and gain insight into high-level board governance.
• National Collaboration: Connect with nationwide peers within the cohort to foster cross-regional collaboration, share key learnings, and drive innovative solutions.
• Personalized Mentorship: Participate in 1-on-1 executive coaching and strategic professional development mapped directly to your long-term career goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is required, and enrollment in or graduation from a Master’s degree program is preferred for this early career administrative leadership role.
• Experience: Current student in their final year of graduate study or a recent graduate from an eligible Master’s degree program (MHA, MHSA, MPH, or an equivalent healthcare/administrative program) from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S., as visa sponsorship is not available for this program.
• Bonus: Demonstrated track record of academic excellence with a minimum 3.0 GPA (“B” average) on a 4.0 scale.