Simulation Operations Specialist - DGSOM Educational Affairs

UCLA
Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art, interprofessional health professions
training facility that applies active learning and immersive educational
techniques, tools, and technologies to transform health education and patient
safety. Under general guidance and supervision from the Sim Center leadership
team and senior staff, the Simulation Operations Specialist (SOS) is
responsible for supporting all educational and research activities in the
Center, including undergraduate and graduate medical training, nursing
education, and UCLA Health staff and patient safety programs. The SOS will
implement developed programs by providing support for the daily operations,
including assisting in planning and data tracking of educational sessions,
troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and training users on simulation
equipment. Duties include but not limited to:

1. Setup and operate simulation sessions using high tech computers
   and clinical equipment.
2. Coordinate educational activities.
3. Maintain technology and troubleshoot audio-visual and simulation
   equipment.
4. Develop low-cost innovations for instructional purposes.
5. Support quality and research projects.

In
this role, you will interact with faculty, staff, students, and the public on a
regular basis as a representative of the UCLA Simulation Center and are expected
to be available onsite to support Center events.

Salary
offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to,
qualifications, experience, and equity. The full hourly salary range for this
position is $31.44 - $47.65.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
  to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and
  vendors in a positive, helpful and cooperative working relationship.
• Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and
  the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and
  computerized simulation equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain and set up computer,
  audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without
  assistance.
• Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment:
  projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
• Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the
  simulation center. Ability to perform basic wiring and cable installation.
• Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in
  order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through assignments
  to completion.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to
  non-technical persons.
• Able to work evening/weekends. Willingness to perform occasional
  overtime to meet the teaching schedule and essential duties.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.