Program Coordinator - Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator (Standardized Patient - Human-Based Simulation) is responsible for project development, coordination, and management for simulation-based educational programs. The role includes selecting, training, coordinating, and evaluating clinical actors (standardized patients) and medics who present iterative medical-history data and simulated physical findings for a given disease and assess learners’ skills. The coordinator also supports health-professions trainees through observations and workshops focused on clinical skills and communication with patients and colleagues. The role oversees daily operations, staff training, project documentation, and reporting. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year (12 months) of experience in the preparation, facilitation, coordination, or delivery of simulation-based educational activities. A master’s degree in an area consistent with the position’s duties may substitute for one year of work experience.
Illinois residency within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching, instruction, training, or coaching individuals in an educational or professional-development setting.
Experience in acting, directing, stage management, or live production involving performance preparation, coordination, or management.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and evaluate actors (standardized patients) and medics for programs and projects.
Establish and maintain schedules for standardized patients, medics, and participants studying a particular medical problem.
Observe, evaluate, and review the performance of actors and medics, providing guidance and training as needed.
Develop and maintain project proposals and invoices, and research discrepancies.
Observe health-professions trainees and develop workshops related to clinical skills and communication with patients and colleagues.
Develop and maintain fiscal year-end and program reports as needed.
Oversee day-to-day operational tasks and review assignments to ensure needs are met.
Support hiring and provide ongoing departmental training and development to ensure staff follow standardized, required guidelines.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.