Qualifications
Applicants must have received or will have obtained by the start of the fellowship a master’s degree in health administration (MHA), business administration (MBA), or similar degree from a Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) or similarly accredited program. Strong academic performance is a must. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical skills, drive, written and verbal communication skills, and a self-starting attitude. Previous relevant experience (1-3 years) in health care, a health-related industry, or business administration is required. The candidate must be proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Office. Interest in academic medical centers is encouraged.
About the Fellowship
The fellowship is a two-year opportunity. In the first year, the Fellow is assigned to Hospital Administration and reports to the Administrative Chief of Staff of UI Health Care, Clinical Enterprise. In the second year, the Fellow transitions to University of Iowa Physicians (UIP), reporting to the Director of Clinical Services for UIP. The core responsibilities at these locations will be similar; day-to-day interactions and projects during the first year will be centered around the hospital, and projects during the second year will be primarily focused on ambulatory clinics.
Learn more about the Fellowship.
Application Process
Our application is a two-step process. The first step is applying to the job posting on Jobs@UIowa website. The second step is the email submission of documents to the current fellow.
1. The online step
The online portion is available on the Jobs@Uiowa site.
2. The email submission of documents step
In one PDF document (in the following order) please include:
- Current resume and cover letter
- One-page Career Goals and Objectives statement specifying interest in: a career in health administration, University of Iowa Health Care administrative fellowship, and desired areas to explore in the fellowship
- Official Graduate transcripts (scanned copies are accepted)
- Two letters of recommendation: one from a graduate program faculty member, one professional
Materials must be emailed to the current fellow by the deadline of Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. If electronic submission is an issue for the candidate, hard copy applications will be accepted at the below mailing address:
Amelia Maixner
Administrative Fellow
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
1312 John W. Colloton Pavilion
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Email: amelia-maixner@uiowa.edu
Timeline
A selection committee with leaders from UI Health Care will review all applications. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Sept. 6, 2025 - Application deadline
- Late September/Early October 2025 - Fellows announced
- July 2026 - Start of Administrative Fellowship
Our Hiring Policy
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.