University of Saint Joseph ยท 2 months ago
Director of Simulation Experiences
West Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expThe University of Saint Joseph is seeking a Director of Simulation Experiences to oversee simulation education and operations. This leadership role involves managing budgets and staff, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring high-quality simulation-based learning across all nursing programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversees all aspects of simulation operations, including scheduling, maintenance of simulation equipment and facilities, and coordination of simulation sessions
Support and orient faculty and staff in simulation principles, techniques, and debriefing to enhance student learning outcomes
Serve as the primary contact for simulation activities involving students, faculty, staff, administration, and external partners
Monitor advancements in simulation technology, recommend upgrades, and manage inventory, supplies, and reference materials
Maintains comprehensive records of simulation activities across undergraduate and graduate programs
Develop and manage the simulation program budget, including forecasting expenses, allocating resources, and monitoring financial performance
Develops inventory policies to ensure levels are maintained in a cost-effective manner
Provide strategic leadership for the simulation program, ensuring alignment with the department and university goals
Chair the Simulation Committee and serve on the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee
Supervise and develop simulation staff, oversee hiring, training, and evaluations
Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation-based learning across programs, ensuring alignment with outcomes, best practices, and accreditation standards
Maintain and update simulation policies, procedures, and documentation of faculty orientation development
Collaborate with other departments to advance interprofessional education and research
Collaborate with the SIHS Dean and the University IPE committee in planning and scheduling events
Represent the department and the simulation program at professional meetings and conferences
Continuously assess and improve simulation programs and educational content
Collect and analyze simulation data and prepare the annual simulation report
Perform other duties assigned by the Chair of the Nursing Department
Collaborates with faculty to integrate simulation-based education across all programs, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes, best practices, and accreditation standards
Facilitates simulations with faculty and/or Simulation Educator, including pre- and post-debriefing sessions
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in nursing or health related field
Two years' experience with nursing/healthcare simulation
Knowledge of simulation pedagogy
Preferred
A master's degree in nursing
Active, unencumbered registered nurse license in Connecticut or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Connecticut
Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
Experience working in an acute care environment
Experience in teaching at the college level
Knowledge and experience in curriculum design
Experience as a lab director or coordinator
Experience managing budgets, supervising staff, and leading multidisciplinary teams
Company
University of Saint Joseph
Steeped in nearly a century of tradition and excellence, the University of Saint Joseph blends professional education with the sciences and humanities to prepare students for lives and careers that meet social and workforce needs.
501-1000 employees
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Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Student Life
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