Administrative Fellow

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

The Administrative Fellow will participate in high-visibility institutional projects, which may include operations planning, change management, continuous improvement, and new program implementation. They will gain insight into all areas of the hospital through interaction with department managers, clinical staff, and senior leadership.

This entry-level management position reports directly to the Director of Regulatory Affairs and the Senior Director of the Transformation Management Office. Assigned projects will vary depending on institutional needs, and the fellow will work from the Main Campus site and 633 Third Avenue in Manhattan. This is primarily an in-person role.

Administrative duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support preparations for the Joint Commission Hospital, Laboratory Accreditation Surveys, and New York State Department of Health complaint surveys.
• Facilitate review/revision process of hospital policies and procedures with administrative and clinical policy owners.
• Facilitate review, revision, and submission of institution-wide resources and deliverables (i.e., Patient Care Plan, American Hospital Association survey).
• Support and coordinate the Care Continuum Management System committee meetings (e.g., draft agenda, record meeting minutes, and facilitate action items with responsible parties).
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of institutional transformation initiatives.
• Support and implement enterprise continuous improvement activities.
• Obtain, organize, analyze and communicate data necessary for fulfilling project needs.

Length of Fellowship: This is a one-year position (starting in mid-June) that allows the Administrative Fellow to make significant contributions while learning about the organization. The Administrative Fellow has potential opportunities to move into management positions within the organization after the fellowship.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (i.e., MPH, MHA, MBA, etc.). This position is particularly targeted toward new graduates who will be entering the workforce in Summer 2026.
• Preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Two or more years of work experience prior to graduate school is strongly preferred, preferably in health care.
• Evidence of strong analytical and communication skills is required.
• Capability to meet deadlines with both timeliness and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing various stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate projects independently and work constructively as part of a team.

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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