Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under the general supervision of the preceptor and executive
sponsor, the Graduate Administrative Intern supports performance improvement
initiatives, project management activities, complex analyses, and the
development of organizational policies, procedures, and costâbenefit
evaluations across the Health System. The intern is responsible for completing
assigned tasks accurately and on time, conducting research, and providing
administrative support as needed. Participation in departmental meetings is
expected to enhance learning and overall internship experience.
This internship provides handsâon exposure within Pharmacy.
The intern will contribute to projects that directly support organizational
growth, including strategic marketing initiatives, enterprise-level business
planning, and crossâfunctional goal development. This role is ideal for
individuals interested in the intersection of healthcare operations, strategy,
and marketing, with a desire to make a meaningful, systemâwide impact.
Key Responsibilities
Graduate Administrative Interns will engage in a variety of
professional, developmental, and experiential activities, including but not
limited to:
- Departmentâscoped
projects serving in a variety of operational or analytical roles - Cohortâbased
and teamâbased project work - Experiential
learning, shadowing, and facility tours - Journal
clubs and internâled educational sessions - Active
participation in building a collaborative, inclusive intern cohort culture
Program Overview
The UCLA Health Graduate Administrative Internship is a
handsâon, actionâoriented program designed to provide exposure to core areas of
healthcare delivery. Interns will:
- Work
directly with senior leaders and project sponsors - Participate
in a variety of enterpriseâwide initiatives - Observe
and learn from operations across the health system - Contribute
to highâimpact projects aligned with organizational priorities
At the conclusion of the internship, interns will present
their project work to UCLA Health senior leadership, demonstrating the
knowledge, skills, and insights gained throughout the program.
This year’s program offers internship opportunities across
several key departments. Each intern will be paired with a department preceptor
who will guide project work and professional development. The full intern
cohort will also participate in shadowing experiences, executiveâfacilitated
discussions, and communityâbuilding activities.
Application Instructions
Application Deadline: March 23, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
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Applicants must upload the following documents as part of
the online application:
1. OneâPage Cover Letter
Please address the following:
- Why
you are interested in pursuing an internship with UCLA Health - Your
top three goals for the summer internship, including specific areas of
interest
2. Current Resume
Your resume should include:
- Undergraduate
GPA - Graduate
school GPA (if available; if not, it may be submitted later)
Qualifications
If you are enrolled in a Master’s degree program in health care administration, business administration, nursing, public health, health informatics, or a related field with a projected graduation in or after September 2026, you are eligible to apply to become a UCLA Health Administrative Intern.