Administrative Intern (Hourly) Department of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary role of this position is to provide support to the administrative activities of the VCU School of Medicine, Department of Surgery leadership team. This position provides the opportunity to assist in gaining an understanding of the nature and complexities of management and direction in a healthcare setting. Through a combination of job shadowing, attending executive meetings with leaders throughout the health system, and completing various projects, the Administrative Intern will gain familiarity with the operations of a Department of Surgery. This position will also have responsibility for short-term projects, such as performance improvement, clinical transformation, service excellence, regulatory readiness, and business plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration: Incumbent will be able to lead and work alongside the department administrator(s) and clinical leaders on various strategic projects and assignments. They will attend meetings within the department and the medical center, develop agendas, learn how to manage timelines, and be exposed to and work on site planning, project management, process improvement, and business planning.
Project Management: Incumbent will be assigned a variety of projects to manage and ultimately be responsible for. Standards of excellence, quality, and professionalism are necessary to properly engage with interdisciplinary teams and present findings to senior leaders.
Human Resources: Incumbent will be exposed to a variety of HR activities including but not limited to: conducting interviews; recruiting and selecting candidates; developing job descriptions; and assisting the associate administrator with editing, writing, and updating policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

-Currently enrolled in a Master of Health Administration or Master of Business Administration Program
-Exceptional skills and knowledge in computer software packages, especially Microsoft Office
-Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively
-Basic knowledge of healthcare industry terms
-Flexible in time and job duties
-High level of professionalism, problem solving, and critical thinking
-Knowledge and experience in researching, analyzing, and compiling data
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

START DATE/WORK EXPECTATIONS

Onboarding will take place in August unless other arrangements are specifically made between incumbent and supervisors. During the summer months for 2025 and 2026 we would expect approximately 30 hours per week.  Beginning at the start of September, we would expect approximately 20 hours per week.  

This position is open until filled.

Vaccination Health: Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU School of Medicine comprises 18 clinical departments, eight basic health science departments, and 11 affiliated institutes and centers, and provides preeminent education to physicians and scientists in order to improve the quality of healthcare for humanity. 

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: 15 per hour

Position Details:

Department: SOM/Surgery
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Janelle Fortes

Contact Email: [email protected]

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