Healthcare Administrative Fellowship

Shift:Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (Start date 6/1/2026 - Two year fellowship)

Department: HR Administrative Fellows
Compensation:

* Base Pay

o $60,000 annually first year

o $65,000 annually second year

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a driven, curious, and visionary early-career leader to join our dynamic Administrative Fellowship Program. Ideal candidates are bold thinkers with a passion for making a meaningful impact in health care, eager to roll up their sleeves and solve complex, real-world challenges alongside executive mentors. We seek individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrate exceptional professionalism, and bring strong communication, analytical, and project management skills to the table. This two-year immersive experience is designed to equip you with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to lead in any area of a world-class academic health system. If you're ready to grow into the next generation of health care leadership, we invite you to take the first step with us.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Complete immersive departmental rotations to gain broad exposure and knowledge of hospital and ambulatory operations while building a network of contacts.

Lead projects and teams to solve business problems and drive innovative solutions through the utilization of project management and change management processes and tools.

Gain practical experience in a variety of administrative activities in preparation for leadership.

Participate in collaborative mentorship with senior executive leaders.

Serve in an interim leadership role as opportunities arise.

Demonstrate inclusive leadership and the Culture of Yes behaviors while leading and working with others to accomplish the MU Health Care mission.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, business administration, or an equivalent degree, within three (3) months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative internship experience.

Relevant work experience.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.