Administrative Fellow

The Administrative Fellow participates in Children's Hospital Colorado's (CHCO) Administrative Fellowship which the fellow gains valuable exposure to system and departmental operations through self-directed experiences and projects; participation in meetings; and other professional experiences. The Fellow's assigned projects are customized towards the Fellow's interests in conjunction with the needs of the organization. The Fellow completes project management duties and responsibilities for all assigned projects. The fellowship program follows the standards set by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The Fellow will have mentoring opportunities with other senior-level executives.

Additional Information
Department Name: Executive - Administration
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
Shift: Day

Duties & Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
* No direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

* Strategically partners, as assigned, to develop project plans, objectives, outcomes, metrics, timelines, and budgets.
* Completes project related needs analysis and research for projects.
* Effectively coordinates project team members and resources.
* Oversees implementation of projects and revises and/or evaluates project plans, objectives, and timelines as necessary.
* Tracks, manages, and communicates project timelines, metrics, outcomes and budgets.
* Completes moderate to complex detailed data collection and analysis.
* Creates, reviews, analyzes, and maintains accurate reports and project documents.
* Oversees evaluation and communication of project outcomes. Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Ensures project compliance with regulatory, statutory, organizational requirements, policies, and procedures.
* Develops and maintains training and training resources as necessary.
* Serves as a liaison with internal and external partners.
* Gains exposure to various CHCO departments and network-of-care locations to learn about their functions, priorities, challenges, roles and responsibilities within the organization.
* Attends and participates, as requested, in the preparation, proceedings, and follow-up for senior leadership meetings, including those of the Board of Directors, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
* Meets with preceptor(s) routinely to discuss insights into the workings of the organization's operations, strategies, and environmental factors as well as review project participation, and ensure continued appropriate learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Finance or a related field. Completion or near completion by July 2026 of a master's degree in Health Care Administration (MSHA), Health Services Administration (MHA), or Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in health care.
    
    
• Competency

COMPETENCIES
* BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY - Meeting and exceeding internal or external customer expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
* BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
* COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
* CONTINUOUS LEARNING - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
* DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY - Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.
* DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
* EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
* INNOVATION - Creating novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); experimenting with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.
* MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships
* PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
* QUALITY ORIENTATION - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
* RESOLVING CONFLICT - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
* STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
* Extensive experience with Microsoft Office products.
* Ability to interpret complicated information and develop next steps designed to reach a conclusion independently and make recommendations on decisions or appropriate next course(s) of action.

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $57,184.55 to $85,776.82

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.