Healthcare Sim Operations Spec

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Job Title: Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist

Union Description: AFT/Professional Services Specialist 3

Job Category: Exempt, 35 hour workweek

Close Date: May 29, 2025

Salary Range: Range 21: $61,674.62 - $70,933.32 (Steps 1-4)

Position Summary:

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 12-month, full time Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist position, to join our community starting in July 2025. This is a 12 month, in-person position with occasional evening and weekend commitments. The position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance.

The Healthcare Simulation Operations (HSO) Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Simulation and Clinical Learning Resource Center by managing AV and IT operations, overseeing daily and long-term facility functions, and contributing to the department’s strategic growth. Reporting to the Simulation Coordinator, the HSO Specialist ensures the seamless integration of simulation technology to enhance student learning experiences. This includes programming and operating simulation software, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining simulation and skills lab equipment. Additionally, the HSO collaborates with faculty to provide technical support, ensuring that simulations and lab courses run smoothly and effectively.

Beyond technical support, the HSO Specialist manages daily operations such as inventory tracking and procurement of supplies and equipment. They serve as the primary contact for simulation facility logistics, vendor coordination, and operational troubleshooting. Responsibilities also include training faculty, students, and staff on simulation technology and providing tours for prospective students, alumni, and clinical partners, which fall on occasional evenings and weekends.

Strategically, the HSO Specialist contributes to the department’s long-term growth by participating in committees, supporting research and grant initiatives. They also help plan for future equipment and technology needs to ensure the simulation program remains cutting-edge. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, organizational skills, and a commitment to advancing simulation-based learning in healthcare education.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have or demonstrate:

● Basic medical and simulation knowledge.

● Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with technicians, clinicians, students, staff, and administration.

● Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Learning Space, LLEAP, Laerdal and Elevate Health mannequins, DemoDose Medical Administration System, or similar platforms.

● Media production, including recording, editing, archiving, and distribution.

● Knowledge of MicrosoftTM Office and G Suite. Knowledge of medical terminology and/or learning management systems (LMS’s) preferred.

● Excellent oral and written communications and collaboration skills, and the ability to work on diverse teams.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Requires a Bachelor's degree. Must have healthcare-related field experience, such as RN; EMT; or RT, etc.

● CHSE or CHSOS preferred but willing to consider a person who will achieve this certification within one year of hire. Once achieved, will be required to maintain certification per SSH guidelines.

● At least two (2) years working in technical support or information technology, preferably with at least one (1) year in a healthcare simulation facility.

● Demonstrated troubleshooting experience and knowledge of various computer hardware and software applications required, with healthcare simulation experience strongly preferred.

Employer Qualifications:

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.

About TCNJ:

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach which highlights best practices (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 1 page), (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), and (f) names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications should be submitted electronically to our . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.