Locate a health administration position on a career website that you are interested in applying for. Be aspirational! It does not have to be a job you qualify for at the moment, but one that may be of interest to you in the future. Take a screenshot or make a PDF of the job posting to submit with your assignment.

Locate a health administration position on a career website that you are interested in applying for. Be aspirational! It does not have to be a job you qualify for at the moment, but one that may be of interest to you in the future. Take a screenshot or make a PDF of the job posting to submit with your assignment.

Imagine you applied for this position and have been selected as a finalist. To better get to know you, the interview panel has asked each candidate to provide an updated cover letter, resume, and video introduction. As a finalist, you have been instructed to record a 60-90 second video, or a PowerPoint presentation with audio, explaining why you are the best candidate for the promotion.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, you will provide the following:

• Copy of the job posting.
• 1-page cover letter.
• 1-2 page resume.
• 60-90 second video (use your PC or smartphone), or a PowerPoint presentation with audio narration.

Your assignment must include the elements listed below. Note that these instructions correspond to the grading criteria for this assignment. You will also want to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion in the scoring guide to see how your work will be assessed:

1. Articulate your interest in the selected job in a cover letter to the prospective employer.
2. Present your qualifications, education, and background in a professional resume.
3. Construct your resume using legible resume sections: contact information, resume, summary, work experience, education, and skills.
4. Create a professional video resume, or a PowerPoint presentation with audio, utilizing effective communications skills.
5. Introduce yourself in the video or PowerPoint presentation with audio, by summarizing your accomplishments and explaining why you are the best candidate for the position.
   • Make sure you state your name and the position for which you are applying.
   • Make sure you explain your accomplishments and how they relate to the position.
6. Use proper grammar, clear language, and correct spelling in all written communication.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

For video submissions: Please submit a valid link to your video. Your instructor must be able to see and hear you clearly in the video.

For PowerPoint with audio narration submissions: If you are unable to submit a video file, you may submit an audio recording along with a PowerPoint presentation that provides a written summary of the points you cover in the audio resume.

The specific course outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Develop a professional development strategy that fosters career readiness skills for masters-prepared health care administrators.

Resources

• Strayer Career Center.
• Resumes.
• Cover Letters.
• References.

• Search Term: “Director of Operations – Multi-Specialty Health System” or “VP of Quality Improvement.”
• Action: Save the posting as a PDF. Look for a role that requires a Master’s degree (MHA/MBA), as this aligns with your course outcome.

• The Hook: Mention the organization by name and your passion for their mission (e.g., patient-centered care or community health).
• The “Why”: Connect your current ED rotation experience to the high-level administrative needs of the new role (e.g., “Managing high-acuity environments has prepared me for the rapid decision-making required of a COO”).
• Call to Action: Reiterate your enthusiasm for the interview process.

1. Contact Information: Name, professional email, LinkedIn URL.
2. Professional Summary: A 3-4 sentence “elevator pitch” of your career brand.
3. Work Experience: Use bullet points starting with strong action verbs (e.g., Spearheaded, Optimized, Managed). Focus on measurable outcomes (e.g., “Reduced patient wait times by 15%”).
4. Education: List your current Master’s program and previous degrees.
5. Skills: Include “Soft Skills” (Leadership, Ethical Decision Making) and “Hard Skills” (Budgeting, HIPAA Compliance, EMR Systems).

• Introduction (0-15s): “Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am applying for the position of [Job Title]. With my background in clinical emergency care and my Master’s in Health Administration, I offer a unique dual perspective.”
• Accomplishments (15-60s): “In my current role, I [mention a specific success, like improving triage flow or managing a staff of 20]. These experiences taught me how to balance clinical safety with operational efficiency.”
• Closing (60-90s): “I am the best candidate because I don’t just understand the data; I understand the people behind it. I am ready to help [Organization Name] achieve its goals for [Goal from job post].”

• PDF of the Job Posting attached.
• Cover Letter (1 page, SWS format).
• Resume (1-2 pages, clear sections).
• Video Link or PPT with Audio (60-90 seconds).
• Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) applied to all text.