Administrative Fellow

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Administrative Fellowship Program at Fred Hutch Cancer Center is a comprehensive one-year experiential program designed for early careerists in healthcare administration. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to develop their leadership style and build upon their skills while immersing themselves in a fast-paced environment. Fellows will engage closely with executive leaders, gaining direct exposure to strategic initiatives, operational processes, and organizational governance.

 

At the start of the fellowship program (July 2025), students must have completed and/or be on track to complete their master’s degree in health administration (MHA/MHSA), Public Health (MPH), Business Administration (MBA) or similar master’s degree program in a related field of study. Applicants should be in the second year of their coursework, except in programs where the second year is a residency. 

• Participate in rotational assignments across various departments to gain a broad understanding of hospital operations.
• Collaborate with executive and senior leaders on strategic initiatives and complex projects.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis and research to support decision-making and policy development.
• Engage in leadership development activities and attend executive meetings to gain insights into organizational governance.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic goals related to clinical operations, patient care, and research.

Program Structure: The program is both rotational and project-based, consisting of Executive and Service Line Rotations. This structure ensures that fellows receive comprehensive exposure to various aspects of hospital administration and cancer care. Key components of the program include:

• Teaching and Mentoring Environment: Fellows are supported through a robust teaching and mentoring framework, providing guidance and insights from experienced healthcare leaders.
• Experiential Career Learning and Talent Development: The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, allowing fellows to transition from graduate academics to real-life application in hospital administrative management.
• Executive and Senior Level Leadership Rotations: Fellows will participate in rotations across cross-organizational departments, gaining insights into diverse functional areas and complex project assignments.
• Comprehensive Exposure to Clinical Operations, Strategy, and Research: Fellows will engage in projects and initiatives that relate to clinical operations, strategic planning, and research, all aimed at delivering exceptional cancer care.
• Project-Based Experience: Projects are tailored to align with the fellow's interests and the needs of the enterprise, providing a well-rounded understanding of the organization and disease-specific programs. Service line exposure may include Blood and Marrow Transplant, Breast, Cellular Immunotherapy, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Head and Neck, Immunotherapy, Heme/Heme Malignancies, High-Risk Prevention, Imaging, Melanoma/Skin, Neurologic, Phase I Clinical Trials, Procedure Suite, Renal, Sarcoma, Screening, Supportive Care, and Thoracic Programs. There may be opportunities to focus more time within certain groups to foster deeper stakeholder relationship-building and service line expertise.
• Service Line Management Experience: The fellowship offers an opportunity to work on initiatives that are cross-institutional and cross-departmental in nature, focusing on the core processes of Service Line Management: strategic planning, long-term capacity planning, new service and business development, and program-level data analytics and reporting. Through their partnership with the Service Line Manager preceptor along with other Service Line Managers and stakeholders, the fellow is exposed to different managerial and leadership styles, helping to promote development and understanding of their own personal style.

Please include the following with your application:

• Resume/CV
  
• Personal Statement/Cover Letter (one-page max)
  
• 3 Letters of Recommendation (one academic, one professional, and one other)
  
• Unofficial graduate transcript

Applications must be submitted by 5PM Pacific on September 23, 2024.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have received or be expected to receive an MHA, MPH, MBA, or similar master’s degree in a related field of study from an accredited or eligible graduate program prior to the expected start date.
• Healthcare experience (preferably within a healthcare system).
• Strong academic record.
• Experience and general proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Ability to be flexible, intuitive, and inventive.
• Proactive, engaged, and inquisitive
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• A keen desire to learn and grow as a leader in healthcare.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Internship healthcare experience
• Hospital administrative experience

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $63,024 to $94,494, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.