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Stanford Health Care seeks qualified Master level candidates for the Administrative Fellowship Program who are seeking a post-graduate Master's in one or more of the following fields of study or related degree programs:
Hospital administration/ Health Services Administration
Business Administration
Public Health
All applicants are required to submit the following documentation and adhere to the application deadline listed below. All attachments must be in Word or PDF format:
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement (1-2 pages) that outlines career objectives and interest in pursuing a fellowship position at Stanford Health Care
Three (3) letters of recommendation (faculty recommendation from current Master's program, professional recommendation)
Official transcript of graduate coursework to date (clear and legible attachment required)
Failure to provide the entire required applicant packet, may result in not being considered.
Application Deadline: September 4th, 2026
First-round Interviews: Sept 8-10th, 2026
Onsite Interviews: September 16-17th, 2026
Final Decision: September 18th, 2026
Start Date: June 2027
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Administrative Fellow Program (AFP) at Stanford Hospital & Clinics is designed to promote the growth and development of future healthcare leaders. The Administrative Fellow Program (AFP) is a paid, one-year post-graduate experience designed to give an individual exposure to healthcare leadership as well as provide an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained from graduate studies to practical experiences within the hospital. The program is largely project based and is intended to provide opportunities for mentorship from senior leaders, continued learning within the academic medicine model, and support the fellow's interest and area of expertise/experience. The AFP develops or participates 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. Projects assigned to the fellow may include topics or areas such as clinical operations, finance, IT, human resources, planning, network growth, facilities redesign, or other needs as identified by the organization. The program sponsors and mentors will work closely with the administrative fellow to align interest and need and the fellow is responsible for completing a project on a topic mutually agreed upon.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
Participates and leads ongoing planning and execution of projects assigned by the mentor/preceptor and members of the executive team.
Visits key hospital departments and observes selected meetings with strategic partners to become familiar with strategy, workflow, problem solving, and development of relationships at the enterprise.
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 related to project work.
Assists with the planning and facilitation of improvement projects and presents, disseminates findings.
Attends and participates in management meetings at the instruction of senior management
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 area's effectiveness; f) resources and their management; and g) governance and leadership
Researches, designs, and produces projects that involve Senior Management, Physician Leaders, all levels of the organization, and patients and families.
Maintains a current knowledge of emerging healthcare challenges facing hospitals and healthcare systems nationally.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Actively pursuing Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in one or more of the following fields of study or related degree programs:- Hospital administration/ Health Services Administration- Business Administration- Public Health
Experience Qualifications
None Required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of current healthcare industry trends
Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising, as well as flawless written communication
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team or independent setting
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to provide leadership and influence others
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
High-level of analytical and problem solving skills
Project management skills including the ability to plan, organize, and facilitate projects with complex scope and deliverables
Licenses and Certifications
None required
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) 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, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, 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.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $41.68 - $54.19 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .
