Sentara Administrative Fellowship Program

Job Description

Administrative Fellowship | Sentara Health

The Tone:
This is a nationally competitive, two-year Administrative Fellowship program offered by Sentara Health, with a start date in June 2027. The fellowship is primarily based in Norfolk, VA, though many experiences will also take place throughout the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Sentara Health, recognized as a leading integrated healthcare organization with a close to 30,000-member workforce, is seeking individuals who possess strong communication and management skills. This program provides a unique opportunity for candidates to complement their graduate-level education with practical, real-world experience, enabling them to significantly support the organization’s strategic and operational initiatives. Through this fellowship, participants will gain valuable exposure to diverse operational areas within an enterprise dedicated to improving health every day.

The TL;DR
• Role: Fellowship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Norfolk, VA (with experiences in Hampton Roads, Virginia)

• Mission: To immerse fellows in a two-year program supporting strategic and operational initiatives across the Sentara Health enterprise, providing comprehensive rotational and project-based experiences aimed at complementing graduate education.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Initiate: Support strategic and operational initiatives throughout the Sentara Health enterprise, gaining exposure to diverse operational areas.
• Participate: Engage in a structured two-year program comprising both rotational and project-based experiences.
• Collaborate: Contribute to team-based projects, working alongside various departments and colleagues.
• Research: Conduct comprehensive research and in-depth analysis to inform and guide key organizational initiatives.
• Engage: Interact directly with leadership by attending Board meetings and participating in valuable small-group discussions with leaders across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires the completion of a graduate-level degree. While not exclusive, common program accreditations include CAHME, AUPHA, or AACSB.
• Experience: Applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program must be on course to complete all didactic coursework before the fellowship’s start date in June 2027. This program can also be utilized to fulfill a programmatic residency requirement for a graduate degree.
• Skills: Demonstrated possession of strong communication and management skills.