Simulation Operations Manager - APRN and Health Sciences

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking a full-time APRN and Health Sciences Simulation Operations Manager to enhance the simulation experience for its advanced practice registered nurse and health science programs. This role involves coordinating all operational aspects of the simulation center, collaborating with faculty, staff, and learners to deliver exceptional hands-on experiences, and contributing to the transformation of healthcare education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, health care field preferred.
• Certification through the Society of Simulation in Healthcare preferred or willing to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Experience developing and running simulation scenarios highly preferred.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work occasional weekends and/or evenings as needed.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the simulations and on campus events (space, schedules, readiness).
• Works directly with the Program Leads of the APRN and Health Sciences Programs to support on-campus events and the simulation learning environment.
• Manages simulation assets including manikins, task trainers, standardized patient program resources, AV/recording equipment, and supplies.
• Serves as the primary liaison for all equipment in the simulation center, ensuring operational readiness, troubleshooting, and repair/maintenance.
• Provides technical operational support for all simulation systems and equipment related to immersive simulation.
• Responsible for the supervision, support, goal setting, training, and coaching of assigned staff.
• Collaborates with OCE faculty coordinators and simulation coordinator in the recruitment, development, and training of the simulation standardized patient program.
• Ensures training for standardized patients and any new simulation staff/adjunct faculty.
• Keeps all training manuals up to date.
• Maintains and revises operational policies for the simulation center to ensure protocols meet accreditation purposes.
• Recommends changes in operational procedures/guidelines to program leads.
• Leads staffing model for simulation operations (techs, coordinators, SP staff, student workers/instructor assistants).
• Establishes new vendor relationships, sustains existing relationships, and manages all service contracts (maintenance, warranties, software licensing).
• Maintains medical waste disposal with contracted medical waste groups.
• Promotes OSHA, HIPPA, and FERPA compliance within the CONHCP Simulation Center.
• Oversees budgeting inputs: annual supply forecasting, replacement planning, cost-per-event tracking.
• Ensures compliance with institutional requirements (privacy, recording consent, accessibility accommodations, risk management).
• Coordinates center-wide training requirements (equipment/manikin competency, CAE platform basics, safety).
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives: after-action reviews, issue tracking, and workflow refinements.
• Ensures data flow: collects assessment forms, verifies completeness, supports exports/reporting.
• Reports measured metrics (SET-M, meet and greet documents) to Associate Dean and Program leads/Director.
• Maintains timeline, tracking, and scheduling of scenario revisions required for accreditation and ongoing quality improvement.
• Provides a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level