Simulation Coordinator

Mitchell Community College•Health Science Building-Cherry St., NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Simulation Coordinator is a 12-month position responsible for leading the integration of simulation for the Mitchell Allied Health Programs. This position blends teaching, simulation facilitation, and lab coordination, working closely with nursing and other allied health faculty to design and implement high-impact learning aligned with clinical practice and program outcomes. The simulation coordinator actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines. The simulation coordinator engages in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes, and completes necessary course documentation promptly. Furthermore, the simulation coordinator is committed to maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an inclusive environment that respects diversity. This role reports to the Director of Nursing Programs. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision.
Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information.
Analytical Skills: Examining information systematically, performing complex problems, and using evidence-based reasoning to evaluate programs, making data-informed decisions, assessing institutional effectiveness, and analyzing student learning outcomes.
Adaptability Skills: Adjusting effectively to changing circumstances, managing multiple priorities and interruptions, and demonstrating resilience and flexibility in response to evolving educational needs, technologies, and institutional priorities.
Communications Skills: Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from diverse backgrounds; listening actively; providing constructive feedback; and maintaining confidentiality.
Digital and Information Literacy Skills: Demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant educational and emerging technologies; effectively locating, evaluating, and using information ethically to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Dependability Skills: Being consistently reliable and trustworthy in meeting commitments and deadlines; fulfilling responsibilities promptly and accurately; and practicing high ethical standards with sensitive data.
Initiative Skills: Taking proactive action to pursue professional development; demonstrating self-motivation and intellectual curiosity; staying current in professional literature; and showing willingness to learn and implement innovative practices in teaching, learning, and academic leadership.
Teamwork & Leadership Skills: Fostering a collaborative and team-based work environment; cultivating and nurturing productive relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders; and leading effectively to achieve institutional goals.
Bachelor's degree in allied health field, preference given to nursing from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution and must obtain a graduate degree in allied health related field, teaching and learning, or leadership from an accredited institution within five years of initial full-time employment.
Work experience includes two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical-based work experience.
Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
Understand allied health professional roles, inter-professional collaborations, and scope of practice.
Hold certification as Healthcare Simulator Educator or willing to obtain within three (3) years.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing education from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Hold an active unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
Hold certification as Healthcare Simulation Educator.
One (1) year of community college teaching experience.
At least one (1) year of experience teaching distance learning using learning management system and digital engagement tools.
At least one (1) year of experience working in the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or related portal system.
At least one (1) year of experience working with student engagement software.
Completion of professional or course developement certification(s) from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), Quality Matters (QM), or Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).

Responsibilities

Provide effective, high-quality simulation instruction according to Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
Operate simulation software and audiovisual equipment.
Develop and maintain policy and procedures related to simulation operations.
Collect, analyze, and report data related to simulation usage.
Support clinical learning lab and simulation experiences by assisting faculty and students with appropriate resources to successfully complete evidence-based learning opportunities in simulated client care environment.
Maintain oversight of simulation equipment, mannequins, AV systems, supplies, and related technology. This includes coordination of maintenance repairs and replacement planning.
Coordinate, train, supervise and evaluate simulation lab usage and personnel.
Seek grant funding (when applicable) to support innovative simulation programs.
Create an inclusive learning environment ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to phone and electronic communications appropriately and promptly.
Employ a proactive advising model that aligns with the core values and competencies for academic advising set by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures and submit required course documentation accurately and timely.
Support students in understanding the significance of career (soft) skills and their crucial role in achieving success in college and the workplace.
Engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, such as program review, grants, the College's Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and Southern Association of Colleges, and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Demonstrate proficiency in student learning outcomes assessment, including aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments to measure these outcomes, and analyzing resulting data to enhance student learning.
Pursue and participate in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College; remain current in professional literature by participating in professional organizations, taking classes, and attending conferences and workshops, as appropriate, to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within the disciplines while safeguarding the accessibility and quality of the learning experience.
Champion the College's retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners.
Support the College's mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies and procedures.
Participate in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups; foster and sustain collaborative relationships with businesses, industries, community stakeholders, and professional organizations to confirm educational pathways and courses remain current, relevant, and aligned to workforce needs.
Engage in the College's recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for program publications, the College's website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the College's outreach efforts.
Attend the College's graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Dean and/or Vice President.