Administrative Fellowship

Advance your career with the St. Bernards Healthcare Administrative Fellowship. It offers an immersive, yearlong experience that prepares you for an impactful career in healthcare leadership. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to executive decision-making, system operations, and strategic initiatives. Expect to build skills and relationships while advancing our mission of delivering Christ-like healing to 23 counties in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri.

Why Choose St. Bernards

Direct access to senior leaders who are deeply invested in your success

Supportive community that encourages you to get involved and feel at home in Jonesboro

Balanced structure that blends meaningful project work with broad leadership experience

How the Fellowship Works

Your year with us offers both breadth and depth. Foundational rotations early in the program introduce you to core departments. From there, you’ll take on high-impact projects informed by your rotations and guided by your preceptor. Each day brings a mix of project execution, leadership meetings, and exposure to operational and strategic work.

Core Rotations

You’ll complete rotations in:

  • Corporate administration
  • Medical center administration
  • Finance
  • Nursing
  • Population Health
  • Community-based medical centers
  • Strategy and business development
  • Legislative relationships

Each fellowship is truly unique and tailored to your interests.

Application Time

Applications open August 1st, 2026

  • Zoom interviews: Aug. 31-Sept.4, 2026
  • Onsite interviews: Sept. 7-11, 2026
  • Fellowship start date: May/June 2027

Where You'll Train

The primary site is St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. You’ll also gain exposure to several clinics and rural facilities across the region. They give you a complete look at healthcare operations in both urban and rural settings.

Mentorship Accelerates Your Growth

Meet weekly with preceptor to:

  • Review rotation insights
  • Get coaching and feedback that supports your leadership development
  • Navigate projects and system relationships

Administrative and corporate vice presidents also serve as mentors. Past fellows offer peer support throughout the year.

Easy Living in Jonesboro

In Jonesboro, Arkansas, you’ll find a welcoming community, a lower cost of living, and short commutes that give you time back in your day. With beautiful outdoor spaces and the energy of a college town, Jonesboro offers a comfortable pace without feeling sleepy. You'll enjoy where you live and quickly feel at home.

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Compensation & Benefits

The fellowship offers:

  • Competitive salary
  • Full benefits package
  • Access to leadership development resources
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Attendance to Annual ACHE Congress in Spring of Fellow Year

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

At St. Bernards, you’re more than a fellow. You’re part of the team. Leaders are intentional about providing meaningful work, personal support, and a welcoming environment. You will gain valuable experience, strong relationships, and a sense that Jonesboro can truly feel like home.

If you’re seeking a supportive, mission-driven organization where you’ll contribute to meaningful work, you’ll be a great fit.

Post-Fellowship Placements

Our fellows have gone on to careers in areas like operational transformation, medical center and clinic operations, behavioral health, and rural leadership. While we don’t guarantee post‑fellowship roles, our track record speaks for itself: We have a high rate of post-fellowship job placement at St. Bernards Healthcare. Here, your success is our success.