Fellowship Overview
In alignment with MOLA’s mission, the Leadership and Administrative Fellowship provides graduate-level trainees with immersive, hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership, management, and operations. The fellowship is designed to support individuals pursuing careers in healthcare administration, public health, and nonprofit leadership.
The Fellow gains broad exposure across organizational functions while contributing meaningfully to MOLA’s leadership, governance, and operational work.
Areas of Focus
- Leadership
- Development and Fundraising
- Governance
- Finance
- Communications
- Membership Engagement
Fellowship Objectives
- Apply academic learning to real-world organizational leadership.
- Understand nonprofit healthcare and professional association structures.
- Develop management, operational, and leadership competencies.
- Learn how projects align with organizational strategy and mission.
- Build a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit operations and governance.
Fellowship Structure
The Fellowship includes learning and operational experience across three primary areas:
1. Organizational Development
- Board and Executive Committee support
- Governance processes and administration
2. Leadership and Management
- Budgeting and financial operations
- Fundraising and grant development
- Communications and membership engagement
3. Coordination with Academic Pathways
- Administrative and logistical support to Academic Pathways
- Close collaboration with the General Manager
Term and Time Commitment
- Fellowship duration: 12 months (Dates: [June 2026 – June 2027)
- Minimum commitment: 20 hours per week
- Flexible schedule with frequent evening meetings
- Approximately 90% remote, 10% in-person
- Busiest periods include Summer and Fall
Supervision
- Fellowship Preceptors:
- MOLA President
- Immediate Past President
- General Manger
Stipend
- Monthly stipend: 1,000.00
- Monthly activity and time reporting required
Fellowship Scope and Responsibilities
The Fellow participates in and supports strategic, medium-scale, and operational projects, including:
- Committee coordination and meeting management
- Board agenda preparation, minutes, and follow-up tracking
- Membership database management and engagement activities
- Event planning and logistics
- Communications coordination with external contractors
- Financial recordkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting
- Standardizing privacy and process regarding the finances
- Budget development and tracking
- Support for MOLA’s Annual Conference (Location: Loyola University Chicago, Date: October 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- Intent to pursue or current enrollment in a graduate program related to healthcare.
- Relevant academic or professional experience aligned with MOLA’s mission.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity for LHS+ professionals.
- Bilingual Spanish-English strongly preferred.
Location
- Primarily virtual with in-person events held in Chicago and other locations as applicable.
- Evening and weekend availability required.
How to Apply
- Application dates: Opens April 1, 2026. The application cycle will close when the position is filled. Interested candidates should email the required materials to [email protected] with the subject: ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW APPLICATION – [INSERT YOUR NAME] with the required materials:
- Statement of interest
- Updated CV
- Three references (names and contact information)