Simulation Specialist Lead

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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At the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and Simulation Center, we are dedicated to educating nursing professionals who elevate patient care and advance community and population health locally and globally. Our mission is to develop leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who champion compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based nursing.

Guided by a strong commitment to inclusive excellence, we prepare nurse scholars who push the boundaries of science to inform and improve practice. We also train future educators and policy specialists equipped to meet the needs of California's and the nation's growing, aging, and increasingly diverse populations.

The Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers a full range of academic programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, Master of Science in Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science.

The Nursing Simulation Center is an integral component of the school's educational mission, serving as a simulated clinical environment where learners can safely develop and refine their skills, techniques, and clinical decision-making throughout their academic journey.

Applies advanced knowledge of curriculum design, academic requirements, and experiential learning methodologies to coordinate and support professional health education programs. Oversees and maintains program operations, including the integration of teaching and learning activities, curriculum implementation, learner scheduling, database management, compliance tracking, and accreditation support functions. Ensures operational alignment with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and programmatic goals.

This position reports directly to the Accreditation and Operations Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Simulation Center Director. The incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership for the technical and instructional functions of the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Simulation Center, including community engagement and relationship development. The role holds comprehensive oversight of simulation center operations and administrative processes, including technical systems management, instructional support, and operational logistics.

The position requires integrating clinical knowledge, instructional support expertise, and advanced simulation and computer technologies. Core responsibilities include planning, coordinating, setting up, operating, and breaking down clinical simulation activities, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), workshops, and special events. The incumbent ensures compliance with established simulation standards, best practices, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Duties include troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of high-fidelity simulators, partial task trainers, audiovisual systems, and related multimedia equipment.

Additionally, the role serves as a technical instructor for simulation technologies and workshop programming, providing education and training to faculty, staff, and learners. The position leads and coordinates tours, demonstrations, and outreach initiatives for internal and external stakeholders. Oversight responsibilities also include procurement processes, resource allocation, scheduling optimization, and stewardship of physical and financial assets to ensure efficient, high-quality simulation operations that support program objectives and accreditation standards.

Required:

• Associate's degree in a health-related field. 4 years of health-related or healthcare simulation experience may be accepted as a substitute
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as a member of a team and lead a team
• Self-motivated and require little to no supervision for daily activities
• Ability to assess, troubleshoot, and fix equipment failures in a timely fashion
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment; able to work evenings/weekends when required
• Ability to acquire and manage department purchasing card(s)
• Communication skills; include verbal, written, and active listening. Service-oriented and responsive to questions and requests. Ability to interact in a professional, resourceful, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within the department and with learners.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to work with highly complex faculty calendars/schedules requires extremely well organized and detail-oriented precision.
• Knowledge of educational technology and systems. Ability to troubleshoot and triages related technology issues.
• Ability to attain Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) with 24 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 4 years of health-related or healthcare simulation experience

Preferred:

• Thorough and operational knowledge of Laerdal SimCapture platform
• Thorough and operational knowledge of Laerdal simulator systems, including SimPad
• Thorough and operational knowledge of Gaumard simulator systems
• Certified Simulation Healthcare Operations Specialist (CHSOS)
• Previous experience working with healthcare simulation
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.
• Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems. Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program.
• Investigative, data analysis, and reporting skills. Ability to generate computer reports, checking for errors, correcting, and submitting accurate reports. Skills include entering, maintaining, extracting, and analyzing data in electronic systems.
• Master's degree in related area preferred

Special Conditions:

• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment; able to work evenings/weekends when required
• Ability to travel for training and professional development

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Expected hiring range $71,600 - 99,500.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.