Administrative Intern, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pauley Heart Center

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

-Administration: Incumbent will be able to lead and work alongside the PHC directors and faculty on various strategic projects and assignments. They will attend meetings within the PHC 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.

-Research Development: Incumbent will be exposed to a variety of research activities including but not limited to: budget development; faculty effort distribution, maintaining federal compliance, determining cost-share; and assisting the associate director 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 at VCU.

START DATE/WORK EXPECTATIONS

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

Additional Information:

ORP Eligible: - No
Hours / weeks - “up to” 30 hours weekly during spring/summer months, “up to” 20 hours weekly during fall/winter months
Title Details: Administrative Intern
University Title: Administrative Coordinator GA 1
University Code: (19031N)
University Job Family: General Administration

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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.