Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Administrative Fellow

The Administrative Fellowship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring healthcare leaders to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of pediatric healthcare management. This prestigious post-graduate program offers an 18–24-month journey of professional growth, hands-on leadership development, and meaningful contributions to operational and strategic initiatives.

Year 1 Fellowship Responsibilities & Expectations
The fellow undertakes impactful projects aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, gaining a comprehensive understanding of hospital operations. Fellows also participate in leadership meetings and receive mentorship from seasoned executives.

Year 2 Fellowship Responsibilities & Expectations
The fellow takes on an interim management role, stretch assignment, or department-specific project, providing a platform to further refine their leadership capabilities and prepare for career advancement.

Reporting Structure
During the administrative fellowship, the fellow reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Application Timeline

• Start date: June/July 2027

• Applications Accepted July 1 - Aug 31, 2026 5pm CST

• Interviews September 2026. You will be contacted via email and/or phone if selected for an interview. Please be sure to check your email including junk/spam folders.

• Offers Final candidate selection by late September 2026. You will be notified at that time if you are not selected.

*You will receive a follow up instructional email within 3 business days of applying. Please follow the directions carefully as there are multiple supplemental items to the application process and you will not be considered until all are complete *

Supplemental items are due no later than September 2nd at 11:59pm CST for consideration. No late submissions will be accepted.

Min Quals:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, finance, or related field required.

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or public health from a nationally accredited institution, earned within one year prior to application or upon fellowship completion. Applicants fulfilling fellowship requirements as part of their graduate program are also eligible to apply

• Analytical skills necessary to plan and develop activities impacting hospital-wide or departmental operations, to work with special projects, and to develop, prepare, and analyze various reports.

• Communication skills, both oral and written, necessary to prepare clear and concise reports and make effective recommendations and formal presentations.

Job Duties:

1. Demonstrates effective behaviors as outlined in the organization-wide core competencies.
2. Completes a comprehensive orientation to the operations of the Medical Center in order to provide the participant with an opportunity to develop basic skills in hospital management and gain a better understanding of pediatric healthcare, Lurie Children’s and its related entities.
3. Gathering, investigating, researching, analyzing, and/or studying activities impacting hospital-wide or intra/interdepartmental operations.
4. Attends meetings as needed and participating on committees as needed.
5. Completing other special projects or assignments as directed.
6. Other job functions as assigned.

Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for roles, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.

Education

Pay Range

$49,920.00-$81,619.20 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org