Administrative Fellow - Administration

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a-4:30p

Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected])

Application deadline: September 30th, 2026

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Secure a broad educational and training experience in healthcare administration and management through interaction with members of the executive leadership team, clinical chairs, senior management team, and key operational management. Develop projects that are of interest and support organization initiatives in conjunction with a designated project coordinator. Assist senior level administrators in identifying, planning, and implementing business process improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates for the Penn State Hershey Medical Center Administrative Fellowship Program should be currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited graduate program in health administration (MHA/MBA/MHSA) or program of a similar focus.

• All applicants should have completed their coursework prior to the start of the fellowship and either have received their degree or have their degree completion contingent upon the completion of a fellowship or year-long internship/residency experience.

• Applicants must either be a citizen of the United States or be able to maintain work authorization throughout the fellowship program.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center does not offer visa sponsorship to candidates for the fellowship program.

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Self-starters and independent

• Self-motivated and teamwork-oriented

• Possess strong analytic skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience at a healthcare setting

• Intermediate level competency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio

The following documents should be submitted at the end of your application. Applications without the following documents will not be considered.

• Resume/CV (2-page limit)

• Cover letter

• Personal statement on your interest in the Penn State Health fellowship (1 page, single-spaced)

• 3 letters of recommendation (1 faculty, 1 employer, 1 other)

• Official graduate transcript

• Unofficial undergraduate transcript

Please address letters of recommendation to the Penn State Health Administrative Fellowship Selection Committee.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Administrative Fellow - Administration

Location US:PA: Hershey | Professional | Full Time

Req ID 99242