Administrative Fellow

Administrative Fellowship Program

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The primary purpose of the Administrative Fellowship Program is to transition top graduate students into health care operations management positions through focused mentoring, special projects, and leadership experiences. During this one-year program, the Administrative Fellow will work on, and manage, a wide variety of projects throughout the Enterprise, participate in leadership meetings, attend industry conferences, and other professional experiences. The Administrative Fellow will serve as project manager and/or provide project support to a variety of teams throughout the enterprise.

CHOP Enterprise Administrative Fellows report to and receive mentorship from the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the CHOP Care Network and other CHOP senior leaders. Throughout the experience, fellows gain valuable knowledge, skills, and abilities to address the complex challenges of today's healthcare environment while helping to advance CHOP's mission.

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Applications open on June 5, 2026. Please apply by 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2026. The following items, to be submitted through Workday as one compiled PDF, are required:

• Current Resume (2 Pages Maximum)
• Personal Statement of Interest (500 words maximum)
• Official Graduate and Undergraduate Transcripts
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: (1) Academic, (1) Professional, and (1) Other (Academic or Professional)

If, for whatever reason, you are unable to provide one or more of these application materials, please email CHOPAdminFellowship@chop.edu.

What you will do

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives including analyzing data, presenting findings, and implementing initiatives and programs
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Build effective health care management skills and the ability to work with administrative leaders, as well as physician and clinical leaders
• Develop competencies in operations, strategy, and finance
• Lead recruitment of incoming Administrative Fellow
• Attend and contribute to senior management and board meetings

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative methods for the development and management of emergency preparedness programs and initiatives (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated analytic ability (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills (Required proficiency)
• Commitment to cultural competency and diversity in the workplace (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook (Required proficiency)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain and operationalize emergency preparedness associated technologies, as needed (Required proficiency)
• Willing to be challenged at a high level (Required proficiency)
• Energetic, hard-working, ambitious, and a self-starter (Required proficiency)
• Flexible and willing to assume a variety of role assignments (Required proficiency)
• Objective and insightful (Required proficiency)
• Service, team, and learning oriented (Required proficiency)
• Advance CHOP's I.C.A.R.E. values (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence) (Required proficiency)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.