NKU Graduate Education · 7 hours ago
Director, Center for Simulation Education - NKU Internal Only
Newport, KY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expNKU Graduate Education is seeking a Director for the Center for Simulation Education. The Director will oversee simulation operations, collaborate with faculty for innovative educational course development, and manage the center's budget and personnel.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintains a variety of records related to simulation operations and equipment
Oversees and maintains the CSE budget
Orders, maintains and provides security for simulation supplies, materials, and equipment in the CSE; stores, discards, and rotates supplies and materials according to procedures
Maintains CSE schedule, attendance records, and tracks laboratory usage of simulation
Assists in the research of purchasing options for lab equipment and software
Actively participates in developing/revising the CSE strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership
Works closely with the Dean of CHHS to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success
Collaborate with department chairs and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators
Identifies best practices for simulation lab (equipment, technology, personnel, environment, space)
Collaborates with the course faculty to assist with implementation and evaluation of best practices in simulation
Hires, mentors and evaluates CSE faculty, personnel, and simulation technicians
Collaborates with the Dean about strategic planning for simulation center and professional development outreach
Maintains fiscal responsibility of capital equipment (high-fidelity patient simulators and task trainers) along with maintenance and upgrade
Explores and obtains external grant opportunities and private donor support for sustainability of the center. Administer grants according to specified guidelines
Uses evidence-based simulation models to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs for faculty/staff development in the use of clinical simulation, debriefing and assessment p
Provides leadership in the design and integration of simulation into curricula to ensure that expected competencies are being taught to meet all accreditation, approval and professional standards
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of training in simulation technology for staff and faculty
Collects data on learning outcomes for simulation exercises and collaborates with faculty/staff educators on disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications
Serves as the primary point of contact with simulation company representatives and vendors
Develops an annual professional development, training schedule based on a health professional community needs assessment and faculty/staff expertise
Prepares the center’s annual report and maintains data relative to center operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum Master's Degree (Doctorate preferred) in a health care discipline and certification in simulation education and/or operations is required
Progressive experience in leadership, management, and education with supervision and/or coordination of diverse and multiple groups of individuals involved in simulation
Three to five years experience in simulation-based education and training, as well as implementation of innovative simulation-based education and training programs
CHSE or CHSOS certification required
Excellent communication (written and oral) and efficient organizational skills
Current unrestricted license for practice as appropriate
Three to five years' experience in a clinical setting
Experience in curriculum development and assessment for adult learners
Theoretical knowledge and clinical experience with simulations and computer-assisted learning
Preferred
Grant writing experience preferred
Company
NKU Graduate Education
Award winning programs. Convenient online options. Small class and cohort sizes.
Founded in 1968Highland Heights , KY, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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