University of Utah Health
Administrative Fellowship (Begin Summer 2026)
University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
As the Mountain West’s only academic health care system, U of U Health comprises of 5 hospitals, 12 community clinics, and several specialty centers. The Hospitals and Clinics administrative fellow will be exposed to a range of operational activities across those facilities and its health care professionals. The program’s preceptor is Dan Lundergan, CEO of University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. With Dan’s guidance, the administrative fellow will participate in a wide array of projects and rotations during their fellowship. The projects and rotations are at the fellow's preference and the preceptor’s discretion.
The
one-year fellowship
(starting summer 2026) at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected. It is a comprehensive learning opportunity which refines the individual's analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to: operations, finance, strategic planning, new business development, ambulatory services, quality improvement, academic and community physician management, financial and performance analysis, organizational development, telehealth strategies, health insurance operations, and employee relations.
*For full consideration please upload a single PDF document (in the Resume upload section of the application) that contains a resume, personal statement (one page limit), resume, three letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or past employer), and official graduate transcript. In the personal statement, address what impact the applicant hopes to make in the industry and why being an administrative fellow at U of U Health in Hospitals and Clinics will help aid in that journey.
The application closes on September 5
th
at 12:00 PM MST (noon).
More information about the administrative fellowship can be found at thiswebsite.(https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/fellowship)
Responsibilities
Participates and leads ongoing planning, and execution, of projects as assigned by the preceptor and members of senior management.
Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data.
Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data.
Performs independent analysis of operational, financial and statistical information using spreadsheets, financial modeling software, and computer aided design software, as assigned.
Prepares presentations and quality reports.
Presents, communicates and disseminates findings.
Provides staff support for committee meetings, including preparation of minutes and reports.
Monitors and coordinates progress of committees.
Participates in rotations throughout the hospitals to contribute to the fellows learning about the operation of an academic medical center.
Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
Performs other duties as assigned by the members of the senior management team.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to be highly innovative and independent in daily decision making.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, a related field, or equivalency by the start of the fellowship (June/July 2026).
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Non Indicated
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number
77065
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
8 am - 5 pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status
Non-Clinical
Location Name
University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up
On-site
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State
UT
Department
UUH CST 34A EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Category
Administrative Professional
Workplace Set Up
On-site
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
As the Mountain West’s only academic health care system, U of U Health comprises of 5 hospitals, 12 community clinics, and several specialty centers. The Hospitals and Clinics administrative fellow will be exposed to a range of operational activities across those facilities and its health care professionals. The program’s preceptor is Dan Lundergan, CEO of University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics. With Dan’s guidance, the administrative fellow will participate in a wide array of projects and rotations during their fellowship. The projects and rotations are at the fellow's preference and the preceptor’s discretion.
The
one-year fellowship
(starting summer 2026) at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics is tailored to the interests of the candidate selected. It is a comprehensive learning opportunity which refines the individual's analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal and managerial skills. Areas of opportunity for project work include, but are not limited to: operations, finance, strategic planning, new business development, ambulatory services, quality improvement, academic and community physician management, financial and performance analysis, organizational development, telehealth strategies, health insurance operations, and employee relations.
*For full consideration please upload a single PDF document (in the Resume upload section of the application) that contains a resume, personal statement (one page limit), resume, three letters of recommendation (at least one from a current or past employer), and official graduate transcript. In the personal statement, address what impact the applicant hopes to make in the industry and why being an administrative fellow at U of U Health in Hospitals and Clinics will help aid in that journey.
The application closes on September 5
th
at 12:00 PM MST (noon).
More information about the administrative fellowship can be found at thiswebsite.(https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hospital/administration/fellowship)
Responsibilities
Participates and leads ongoing planning, and execution, of projects as assigned by the preceptor and members of senior management.
Obtains, analyzes, synthesizes, and interprets industry and institutional data, as well as market utilization and financial data.
Assists in obtaining and evaluating benchmark data.
Performs independent analysis of operational, financial and statistical information using spreadsheets, financial modeling software, and computer aided design software, as assigned.
Prepares presentations and quality reports.
Presents, communicates and disseminates findings.
Provides staff support for committee meetings, including preparation of minutes and reports.
Monitors and coordinates progress of committees.
Participates in rotations throughout the hospitals to contribute to the fellows learning about the operation of an academic medical center.
Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
Performs other duties as assigned by the members of the senior management team.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Demonstrated superior communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to be highly innovative and independent in daily decision making.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in Business, Health Care Administration, a related field, or equivalency by the start of the fellowship (June/July 2026).
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Non Indicated
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number
77065
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
8 am - 5 pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status
Non-Clinical
Location Name
University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up
On-site
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State
UT
Department
UUH CST 34A EXECUTIVE OFFICES
Category
Administrative Professional
Workplace Set Up
On-site