Simulation Program Manager

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

22d•$51,334 - $72,114•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Nursing is seeking a Simulation Program Manager to oversee the administrative and daily operations of its Simulation Program across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at the Health Sciences Albuquerque and Rio Rancho campuses. This leadership role involves directing staff who support OSCEs, standardized patients, skills laboratories, and high-fidelity simulations. The manager will ensure all simulation activities adhere to university requirements, accreditation standards, College of Nursing procedures, and established simulation best practices, including those from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. The position requires a primary residence in the Albuquerque area and the ability to commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of experience.
2 years of which must be management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a health-related and/or academic environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience with various modern IT Technologies and enterprise platforms.
Experience managing or coordinating operations across multiple programs, departments, or locations.
Experience with equipment procurement, inventory management, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, warranties, and vendor relationships.
CHSE or CHSOS certification.

Responsibilities

Supervising Simulation Program Specialists and providing leadership, guidance, and operational support.
Assisting with scheduling personnel, equipment, and day-to-day operations of simulation and skills laboratory.
Overseeing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and standardized patient activities.
Managing low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation equipment and manikins.
Overseeing simulation software and technology platforms, including SIMIQ, Laerdal, Gaumard, video-recording systems, virtual reality applications, and feedback tools.
Managing task trainers, medication-dispensing systems, patient monitors, examination tables, headwalls, and multimedia equipment, and other simulation-related technologies.
Maintaining laboratory inventory, personal protective equipment, clinical supplies, moulage materials, and other simulation resources.
Coordinating equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, warranties, and service needs, including communication with manufacturers and vendors.
Providing technical support, training, and guidance for faculty and staff using simulation equipment, technology, and related systems.
Assisting with collecting simulation and operational data.
Promoting consistent, safe, and high-quality simulation practices across programs and campuses.