General Summary 

The University of Maryland Medical System Residency will allow the resident to observe, learn and participate as a member of the system senior leadership team staff. The resident will primarily focus on supporting system strategy and annual operating plan activities but will also have opportunity to support other system clinical, operational and financial activities based on needs and interests. 

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 

1. Observes executive leaders in decision-making meetings, project meetings and strategy review sessions. 
2. Learn/practices analytic, organizational, administrative and leadership skills in a variety of settings. 
3. Learns new skills in strategic planning, business plan development, new program development, and financial feasibility studies. 
4. Becomes an in-house expert on the annual operating plan software Cascade to support the advancement of operating plans across the system. 
5. Performs analyses to support the implementation of strategic and operational initiatives. 
6. Participates in community relations activities. 
7. Participates/obtains training in project management of performance improvement initiatives using principles from LEAN and other improvement approaches. 
8. Engages with key groups including the community, Boards, local and state government partners, the medical community, and staff. 
9. Participates in projects which have enterprise-wide impact. 
10. Participates in leadership development opportunities. 
11. Have the opportunity to concentrate the residency experience in areas that best match the Resident’s interests. 
12. Performs related work as assigned. 

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

Education and Experience

Second year student in an accredited Master’s in Health Administration program. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

1. Demonstrated proficiency with the use of Access, Excel, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, or other spreadsheet and graphics software applications required. 
2. Strong research skills, including conducting research using the Internet and other on-line library services. 
3. Ability to collect, design and interpret data and prepare professional text reports and graphic presentations. 
4. Effective oral and written communication skills and problem-solving skills are required to work successfully with diverse staff members throughout the organization. 

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