Administrative Fellow – Healthcare Administration

Job Description

Administrative Fellow | Fred Hutch

The Tone:
This is a full-time fellowship position at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, located in Seattle, WA. Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. The organization is recognized as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease, and biomedical research centers. This two-year experiential program offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and build upon their expertise while immersing themselves in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the mission of discovering new cures and making life beyond cancer a reality.

The TL;DR
• Role: Fellowship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Seattle, WA
• Pay: $82000 yearly
• Mission: To provide early careerists with comprehensive exposure to strategic initiatives, operational processes, and organizational governance, transitioning graduate academics into real-life hospital administrative management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Departmental Rotations: Participate in rotational assignments across various departments to gain a broad understanding of hospital operations.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with executive and senior leaders on strategic initiatives and complex projects.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement process improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Conduct data analysis and research to support decision-making and policy development.
• Goal Contribution: Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic goals related to clinical operations, patient care, and research.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s degree (MHA, MPH, MBA, or similar) from an accredited program, received or expected prior to the start date (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 window).
• Experience: Healthcare experience, preferably within a healthcare system, combined with a strong academic record.
• Skills: General proficiency in Microsoft Suite, strong communication skills (oral and written), ability to manage multiple projects, and the capacity to be flexible, intuitive, inventive, proactive, engaged, and inquisitive.
• Bonus: Internship healthcare experience or hospital administrative experience.