Administrative Fellow

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901Department: Admin - CHROWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $26.93 / hour

The Administrative Fellowship is a one-year management experience with the opportunity to apply graduate study principles in the practical work setting of a fully integrated health care delivery system. Lee Health fellows will gain experience by working in a variety of departments across the continuum of care to include business operations, acute and ambulatory settings. Under the direction of the fellowship preceptor, fellows will support key initiatives and projects in each area.To learn more about the Administrative Fellowship :https://jobs.leehealth.org/admin-fellowship.htmlFellowship Application TimelineApplication Receipt Deadline: August 29th, 2025Selection Announcement: October/November 2025Start Date: August 2026Application RequirementsThe Lee Health Administrative Fellowship is intended for post-graduates who have completed their graduate studies within the last 18 months. Interested applicants must have a masters degree from an accredited university in: Health Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA), or other related masters degree program. Ideal candidates will be motivated and self-starting, adaptive to change, innovative, and possess excellent analytic and communication skills. It should be noted that all required documents in the application packet must be included for it to be considered. The application deadline for the 2026-2027 Administrative Fellowship is August 29th, 2025.Please note: Application packets that are incomplete or received after August 29th will not be considered.How To Apply:Apply at https://jobs.leehealth.org/jobs (Administrative Fellow)Please include the following documents to your employment application as attachments:1. Resume2. Statement of Purpose: In less than 800 words, please answer the following: Why are you interested in becoming an administrative fellow at Lee Health, and how do your qualifications and experiences make you a strong candidate?3. Copy of Graduate Degree Transcript4. Three Letter of Recommendationo One professional referenceo One academic referenceo One either from academic, professional, or graduate program directorApplication Period: Application period closes August 29th, 2025First Round Interviews:After review of all complete applications, we will notify all applicants who have been chosen for a first-round interview. The first-round interviews will be in August/ September.Not all applicants will obtain a first-round interview. First-round interviews will be conducted via video conference. Program Director interviews will be held end of September 2025.Final Round Interviews:All efforts will be made to select and notify final round applicants by last week of September. Finalists will be notified that they have been selected for a final interview by the Fellowship Advisor.For final interviews, applicants will be invited to Fort Myers to visit Lee Health and participate in a panel interview in October 2025.Selection of Administrative Fellows:Finalists who have been selected for a fellowship position will be notified by November 2025.RequirementsEducation: Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Nursing Administration, or an equivalent degree program. Applicants must have earned their degree prior to starting the program.Experience: Prior work experience in healthcare, including internships, and demonstration of leadership through community involvement or professional associations is preferred.License:N/ACertifications:N/AOther:Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Interest in healthcare operations, financial management, and quality improvement. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to adapt to various departments and shifting priorities within the organization. Must have access to an insured, reliable vehicle.US:FL:Fort Myers