Simulation Lab Assistant - Office of Academic Engagement and Student Success, College of Nursing

Simulation Lab Facilitator

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining simulation labs, including equipment, scheduling, technical support, and collaboration with IT, faculty, and staff to ensure effective simulation-based learning. The incumbent also manages administrative tasks, inventory, and improvement initiatives while supporting curriculum integration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sim Lab Facilitation
• Responsible for set up/break down of simulations and skills lab, including but not limited to: set up of necessary simulators, moulage, AV equipment, and recording devices; ensuring streaming and/or recording of simulations via Elevate Healthcare/Learning Space; performing sound quality checks on manikins/earpieces as necessary; and updates manikin software as needed.
• Collaborates with UIC CON IT on a regular basis to mitigate WiFi/AV issues (Elevate Healthcare/Learning Space); with faculty and hourly Graduate Assistants to prepare simulations according to lesson plan; and with SP coordinator to maintain best practices in human-based simulation.
• Scheduling/Administration
• Tracks and inputs faculty simulation requests, maximizing efficiency in scheduling and optimizing utility of space and resources.
• Drafts and disseminates simulation/skills rotation schedules; accommodates open lab requests for students/faculty.
• Works with SP coordinator on SP communications and assists with scheduling tours and special events.
• Inventory/Upkeep
• Maintains Schwartz Simulation lab supplies, updates inventory records, and ensures safe and effective learning environments
• Supports integration of simulation across prelicensure (BSN, MSN) and graduate (DNP) nursing curricula.
• Advises on continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Simulation Lab
• Other duties
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical simulation operations and healthcare education.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing, or a related field.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential.
• Experience in nursing education (prelicensure and/or graduate level).

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.