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Sentara Administrative Fellowship Program

Sentara Health invites candidates to apply for the Sentara Administrative Fellowship Program beginning in June 2027. This nationally competitive program seeks individuals with strong communication and management skills who aim to complement their graduate education within a leading integrated healthcare organization.

The fellowship is based within Sentara Health, with many experiences located in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

The Sentara Administrative Fellowship is a two-year program that provides fellows with the opportunity to support strategic and operational initiatives across the enterprise through rotational and project-based experiences.

Fellows contribute to team-based projects, conduct research and analysis, and assist in implementing key initiatives while gaining exposure to diverse operational areas. Fellows also engage with leadership through Board meeting attendance and small-group discussions with leaders across the organization.

Applicants must:

• Completion of a graduate-level degree (CAHME, AUPHA, or AACSB accreditation is common).
• If enrolled, applicants must be on course to complete the didactic portion before the fellowship start date in June 2027; the program may be used to fulfill a programmatic residency requirement.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Applications are due September 2, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST. All materials must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

• Resume (2 pages maximum)
• Cover Letter (1 page maximum)
• Personal Statement (2 pages maximum)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (1 page each; typically, one professional and one academic)
• Undergraduate and Graduate Unofficial Transcripts

Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Selection decisions will be communicated in October 2026, with the fellowship beginning June 2027.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.