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

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND A 500-WORD ESSAY.

Job Description: The Administrative Intern will be responsible for completing a variety of hospital-wide projects that align with the mission and vision of the organization during this 8-10-week summer internship. The Intern will report to a senior level leader within the organization who will guide potential projects and foster an enriching educational experience, while also helping build core leadership competencies. The Administrative Intern will be asked to attend a variety of leadership meetings to gain a better understanding of the organization and will have opportunities to shadow within areas of their interest. The internship also serves as an opportunity for the Intern to identify and evaluate areas of interest within pediatric healthcare and academic medicine. At the end of the summer, the Administrative Intern provide a brief presentation to senior leaders to highlight their internship achievements.

Education and Skills:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in business, nursing, finance, or related field and has completed the first year of a Master's degree in health care administration, business administration, or related field.
2.    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.
3.    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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

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 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.

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