Associate Consultant

Job Overview: Associate Consultant at Ascension

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, empowering over 99,000 associates to reimagine healthcare. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Details

• Location: Remote with travel on average of 50%, dependent on project work and organizational needs
• Department: Strategic Integration
• Schedule: Full-Time, Days
• Salary Range: $75,295.00 - $104,957.00 per year

Benefits at Ascension

Ascension offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your holistic well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial Security & Retirement: Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability, and life insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career Growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Emotional Well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Family Support: Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Other Benefits: Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Responsibilities of an Associate Consultant

• Strategic Analysis & Implementation: Support the implementation of national healthcare initiatives and operational processes by providing project management support, leveraging data-driven insights to deliver actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Executive Collaboration: Create and present high-level deliverables, including status reports and strategic presentations, to Ascension’s executive leadership.
• Project Management: Create and manage implementation plans, including workstream development, end-user training, and the facilitation of high-level meetings and follow-ups. As needed, aid in the stand up of the Ascension National Incident Command Center (ICC) in the event of extreme crisis by collaborating with national and local leaders and associates.
• Team Development: Contribute to the overall team's growth by participating in recruitment and acting as a peer mentor to onboard and integrate new associates.
• Relationship Building: Build relationships quickly by exhibiting executive presence among senior leaders, exceptional customer service, situational awareness, and proactive hospitality to all project stakeholders, including leaders, end-users, and external parties.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: None Required.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• Experience: 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Key Skills/Competency

• Strategic Analysis
• Project Management
• Executive Communication
• Data-Driven Insights
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational Process Improvement
• Healthcare Consulting
• Team Leadership/Mentorship
• Crisis Management
• Relationship Building