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Job Summary

The Simulation Education Manager provides the knowledge and expertise in simulation pedagogy to the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences. This is a leadership position responsible for managing resources to achieve the strategic goal of the STAR Center to deliver high-quality healthcare simulation education. This position reports to the Director of the STAR Center.

• Manages the operational task of healthcare simulation facilitation by interfacing with STAR Center Administration, Members of the Faculty, Simulation Education Coordinators, Simulation Facilitators, and other team members to develop, implement, and supervise the facilitation process of teaching/learning in accordance with best practices in healthcare simulation.
• Supervises all Simulation Facilitators including Simulation Education Coordinators as appropriate. Establishes goals, identifies professional development opportunities, and evaluates performance as required.
• Manages the training and regular evaluation of all facilitators using the latest evidence-based practice knowledge. Coordinates the simulation calendar with the STAR Center Director & Assistant Director to determine the assignments of facilitators.
• Manages facilitators to collaborate with members of the faculty of the academic departments of the College to implement simulation and promote the Simulation Teaching Unit (STU) approach to teaching/learning in healthcare simulation.
• Remains active in facilitating simulation teaching and learning and stays current in debriefing methods across a wide variety of disciplines.
• Provides consultative expertise as the most senior simulation facilitator in the NWCNHS. Represents the Center as a member of the STAR Center Administration responsible for Simulation Education. Serves as a resource to the Center and provides active engagement with other leaders in the Center (Technology, Support and Management).
• Supervises and actively supports the continued development of discipline-specific simulation curricula through the implementation of best practices and current research in consultation with members of the faculty.
• Actively recruits and maintains a roster of facilitators to meet the needs of the Center. Manages contracts of adjunct facilitators on a regular basis, works with STAR Center Administration to determine budget and scope of work needed for sustained staffing of facilitators.
• Provides initial training and manages credentialing program of everyone delivering facilitation of learning (including debriefing) within the Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master’s degree and two (2) years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• BLS and/or ACLS certification.
• Experience in health professions and/or health professions education, preferably in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning programs for adult learners.
• SSH Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification.
• Knowledge of simulation pedagogy.
• Knowledge of best practices of simulation (SSH) (INASCL) application.
• Experience with managing or supervising a team.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$56,000- $61,000

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver’s License Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Travel to FIU Campus’

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“. 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications“. 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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