Administrative Leadership Academy

The application window will open in September of 2024.

The program start date is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

Apply here.

All applicants must submit the following along with their application:

• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation (should be written by a mentor who can speak to the applicant's abilities and how participation in this program will benefit them and Mercy)
• Personal Statement (should describe how the applicant’s goals for participating align with Mercy’s mission and values)
• Program Prompt Essay

Education:

• Must have a master’s degree with an emphasis in either Health Care, Finance, Data Analytics and Technology Services or Consumer Experience and Marketing
• Must be planning to graduate in December 2024 or May 2025

Requirements:

• Have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA
• Submit an academic or professional letter of recommendation
• Write a personal statement
• Respond to the program prompt essay
• Take a talent assessment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Embrace new professional experiences and leadership training
• Be flexible, willing to take on challenging operational and administrative projects
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Show a passion for independent and collaborative work
• Demonstrate strong decision-making and time management skills
• Work with attention to detail while simultaneously meeting time constraints
• Be willing to take on leadership and non-leadership roles and responsibilities

• Once submitted, your application will be reviewed in a timely manner. We'll let you know if we're considering you as a candidate for the program.
• Candidates will participate in a series of interviews that gauge their leadership potential and their fit into Mercy's culture.
• A formal executive talent assessment is required for those advancing in the interview process.
• A formal offer of employment will be extended to chosen applicants. 

Mercy will select six ALA participants from among all applicants. For accepted applicants, this is an incredible opportunity to jump start your career while building leadership skills and improving health care.

ALA participants are hired as full-time employees who serve in one-year experiential learnings in areas of Mercy’s healing ministry. ALA Associates will serve in one of these areas:

• Operations
• Finance Operations
• Data Analytics and Technology Services
• Consumer Experience and Marketing

All ALA associates will partake in a two-week immersive orientation program.