The Simulation Coordinator coordinates, plans, and facilitates day-to-day learning and testing events at the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center. Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned events, overseeing the coordination and direction of Simulated Participants, setting up learning and training environments, and ensuring seamless execution of simulation activities. Supports the operational and educational goals of their assigned Sim Center location, ensuring high-fidelity experiential learning opportunities for clinical students. Collaborates with Program Coordinators for Simulated Participant scheduling and training and with Technology Coordinators to ensure equipment readiness, aligning with the center’s mission to deliver effective healthcare simulation standards of best practice.

What you need to know

Salary: $4,583.34 annually

Travel: May require 20% or more travel and occasional work beyond normal hours.

Responsibilities:

Event Coordination and Facilitation 

• Plans, coordinates, and executes simulation events, including scheduling, room setup, and equipment preparation. 

• Directs Simulated Participants during events, ensuring alignment with event objectives and scenarios. 

• Serves as the primary custodian for assigned events, managing logistics from planning to debriefing. 

• Supports on-campus and TeleSim events, ensuring participant safety and adherence to best practices. 

Collaboration and Communication 

• Acts as the point of contact for faculty, staff, and stakeholders during events. 

• Collaborates with Program Coordinators to schedule and brief Simulated Participants. 

• Collaborates with Technology Coordinators to verify equipment functionality and resolve issues during events. 

• Assists in maintaining training materials and event documentation. 

Operational Support 

• Maintains assigned physical spaces and supplies, ensuring readiness for events. 

• Supports daily Sim Center operations, including setup and teardown simulation environments. 

• Participates in quality assurance and customer support activities.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned, such as supporting other Sim Center sites or contributing to accreditation. 

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree and 1 year of related experience in simulation, healthcare, event management or customer service. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Ability to obtain Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) within 3 years of hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health, project management, or communications. 

• Experience with human patient simulators or audio/visual systems. 

• Three years of experience in simulation, healthcare, event management or customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. 

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.  

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.  

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.  

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