Simulation Program Manager, Simulation - School of Medicine
About The Position
The Program Manager, Simulation is responsible for the day-to-day operation, coordination, and management of the simulation laboratories within the BYU School of Medicine, under the direction of the Director of Simulation. This role ensures high-quality, safe, and educationally sound simulation experiences supporting undergraduate and graduate medical education. This position plays an important part in supporting the school’s mission to “provide a spiritually grounded and scientifically rigorous education for physicians who will minister to God’s children throughout the world as healers, teachers, researchers, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ.” This position is important to the success of the BYU School of Medicine, a newly established organization within the university. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, engineering, technology, film or theater production, or related field and at least 2 years of healthcare simulation experience OR 6 years of equivalent simulation or technical experience.
- Ability to obtain CHSOS or CHSE certification within three years of hire.
- Technical proficiency with simulation equipment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Organizational and scheduling ability.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 5 or more years of progressive responsibility in healthcare simulation.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the simulation labs.
- Coordinate setup and teardown.
- Maintain readiness of all simulation spaces and equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair of simulation equipment including HFS, task trainers, AV systems, and VR platforms.
- Collaborate with faculty across all phases of the curriculum to plan, design, create, deliver, and evaluate simulation-based education.
- Manage simulation schedules including OSCEs, skills labs, and courses; prevent conflicts and optimize utilization.
- Supervise simulation staff and students.
- Coordinate training.
- Conduct performance reviews.
- Orient simulation staff and instructors.
- Assist with budget oversight.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, safety, data collection and analysis and institutional policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
- Access to athletic facilities
- Excellent medical/dental benefits
- Short/long-term disability benefits
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Wellness Program
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
