Administrative Fellow

Job Description

This is a Fixed Term position - 24 months
 

Program Review Timeline: 2027-2029, Administrative Fellowship

Applicant Window:  Open through September 2, 2026

Interview Rounds:  Early/Mid -September 2026

Offer Decision:  By late-September 2026

Fellowship Start:  By late-July 2027

Program Requirements: 2027-2029, Administrative Fellowship

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Graduate studies in a related program can remain in progress, at the time of application.
  • Graduate degree in a related program must be conferred between December 1, 2025,and June 30, 2027.
    • If you are enrolled in a related graduate program that requires a fellowship for degree conferral, please indicate this in your application. 

Program Applicant Documentation: 2027-2029, Administrative Fellowship

Please combine all applicant documentation into a single PDF and upload to your program application

• Resume/CV 
• Cover Letter (One page, maximum)
• Personal Statement (One page, maximum)
  • Which demonstrates your interest in a pediatric-focused administrative fellowship program, knowledge of Stanford Children's Health, and career goals as a healthcare leader.
• Undergraduate studies program transcript(Official required)
  • Which confirms degree program and degree conferral date.
• Graduate studies program transcript (Unofficial accepted)
  • If graduate program is complete, please provide a final copy of your academic record, which illustrates degree program and degree conferral date.
  • If graduate program remains in progress, please provide the most recent copy of academic record, which illustrates degree program, completed coursework, and enrolled/in progress coursework. 
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • One academic reference, one professional reference, and one reference of your choice.
  • Please ensure that your recommenders include their contact information.

Program Overview

The Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Administrative Fellowship is a healthcare management development program that offers recent MHA, MPH, or MBA graduates learning opportunities in a pediatric academic medical center environment.

Over the course of the 24-month program, the Administrative Fellow will rotate through the hospital, ambulatory clinics, and finance and business development arena, allowing the fellow to build a portfolio of both operational and strategy-based work as well as enhance their leadership skills and thinking along the way. Some of the learning opportunities available to the fellow include:

• Hospital & Outpatient Clinic Operations
• Hospital Expansion & Activation Planning
• Financial & Analytical Performance Analysis
• Business Development & Planning
• Strategic Planning & Marketing

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Administrative Fellow Program (AFP) is a paid, one-year post-graduate experience designed to give an individual exposure to children's healthcare leadership as well as provide an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained from graduate studies to practical experiences within the hospital. The AFP contributes to the growth and development of future healthcare administrators. The Administrative Fellow (AF) has responsibility for collaborating in a mentoring relationship with the Executive Director of Leadership Development & Education (EDLD), Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and other Senior Managers (SM); Participating and/or observing at meetings at all levels of the organization, e.g., Board, Senior Executives Cabinet, Management Forum, Department, Visiting key Hospital Departments and observing selected meetings with Strategic Partners to become familiar with strategy, workflow, problem solving, and development of relationships at the enterprise. Developing or participating in projects, such as network and program development; leadership; development of multi-million dollar clinical and master planning initiatives; education for physician leaders and senior management; development of a Physician Organization; and management of Centers of Excellence with national pre-eminence in Neonatal/Maternal-Fetal Care, Heart, Cancer and Blood Diseases, Brain and Behavior, Transplantation, and Pulmonary and Cystic Fibrosis. Completing a project on a topic mutually agreed upon by the AF, EDLD, and CSO; completing relevant readings, and participating at one meeting of a national or state association focusing on children's health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Achieves desired outcomes of Senior Management.
• Attends as a participant-observer LPCHS Board of Directors, and as a participant at Senior Executives Cabinet, Management Forum, and other selected meetings of Departments, as relevant.
• Participates in LPCHS and association opportunities to grow skills, knowledge, and world view, as relevant. Requests feedback regularly from Supervisor, CSO, clients, and co-workers.
• Participates in Senior Management's preparation for surveys by relevant licensing, accreditation, and legal bodies, e.g. Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Department of Human Services, due diligence and discovery processes, with production of relevant data and materials on deadline and with informed responses in individual and group interactions.
• Performs Senior Management and community relations functions, as assigned, with individuals, groups, and organizations with warmth and graciousness.
• Researches, designs, and produces projects that involve Senior Management, Physician Leaders, all levels of the organization, and patients and families. Projects are produced on deadline; use resources frugally; demonstrate collaboration with relevant LPCHS management, physicians, and staff; and are perceived as excellent to very good in written and verbal evaluations. Reports directly to EDLD, CSO, or relevant SM or delegate on projects.
• Participates in rotations, as selected, in the following areas in order to identify a) key players, their roles, and outputs at all levels of the area; b) relationship and contribution of the area to the hospital, as a whole; c) actions taken to address issues and challenges in the area; d) management of staff-client relations; e) methods of formal and informal assessment of areas effectiveness; f) resources and their management; and g) governance and leadership. Areas include: Finance, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Operations, Information Technology, Ambulatory Care Services, Licensure/Accreditation, Compliance & Privacy, Government Relations and Leadership Development & Education.
• Supports the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Priorities and Annual Goals of LPCHS.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Pending or recent graduate of an accredited graduate program in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.

Licensure/Certification:

None required.

KNOWLEDGE

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.

• Ability to communicate a positive image of LPCHS, its management and physicians, and Stanford University on a formal and informal basis.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in a manner that treats individuals with respect, kindness, and understanding; is honest and clear.
• Ability to consistently exhibit general work conduct which fosters productivity; demonstrates initiative; fosters esprit de corps among management and physician leaders.
• Ability to demonstrate positive and caring behavior.
• Ability to demonstrate quality client service.
• Ability to encourage positive relations between the LPCHS, lay, and professional healthcare communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective work relationship with the senior leadership of the hospital.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to use insight and feedback from mentors, peers, and clients to identify areas for professional development.
• Skill in managing time, stress, and conflict effectively in a work setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information

Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $43.56 to $56.63

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.