Simulation Lab Coordinator, Center for Adult Transition (PT Grant-Funded)

Position Description Hudson County Community College Simulation Lab Coordinator, Center for Adult Transition (PT Grant-Funded) Continuing Education and Workforce Development Hourly; Part-time (Limited Hours, About 12 hours per week) “Hudson is Home” “Hudson is Home” is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams! Our Perks HCCC provides part-time employees with paid sick time, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits plan option, flexible work schedules, employee discount marketplace, and more. Part-time employees are authorized to work a maximum of 24 hours per week. About This Role The Center for Adult Transition believes everyone deserves purposeful academic and workforce opportunities in which one feels productive and prospers in their own way. The Center for Adult Transition is within the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. The mission of Hudson County Community College’s Center for Adult Transition is consistent with the overall College mission by providing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities up to the age of twenty-four with the support and resources for the successful transition from secondary school to academic pathways, workforce training, skill development, and/or independent living in service of helping them meet their personal and professional goals. Our overall mission is to inspire those who are developmentally disabled to transition into the HCCC academic community and culture to build relationships that create and illuminate opportunities for the HCCC’s CAT students that advance social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic success into adulthood. Reporting to the Associate Director, and Program Assistant, the Center for Adult Transition Simulation Lab Coordinator’s essential responsibility is to coordinate and manage the college’s CAT skills lab and simulation lab. The individual in this position will assure the effective and efficient operation of the lab, assess and provide for meeting program and student needs, and oversee the operation of high and medium fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment. The Simulation & Virtual Reality Training Coordinator supports the Center for Adult Transition (CAT) ACCESS Program by delivering innovative, simulation-based and virtual reality (VR) learning experiences for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The coordinator uses immersive technology, career simulations, and hands-on learning activities to help students develop career awareness, workplace readiness, digital literacy, independent living, and employability skills. The position supports the integration of simulation technology into ACCESS instruction while maintaining a safe, accessible, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Summary Of Duties What You’ll Do Coordinate and facilitate virtual reality and simulation-based training for ACCESS students.Develop and deliver realistic career exploration, workplace readiness, and independent-living simulation activities.Assist students in using VR headsets, simulation equipment, software, and other immersive learning technologies.Collaborate with ACCESS instructors and staff to integrate simulation-based learning into curriculum and student learning goals.Facilitate simulated workplace scenarios that strengthen communication, customer service, problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, and other employability skills.Support students in exploring occupations, industries, workplace environments, and career pathways through VR and other experiential learning technologies.Adapt simulation activities to meet varying student learning styles, abilities, accessibility needs, and levels of independence.Assess student participation, skill development, competencies, and progress during simulation-based learning activities.Provide individual or small-group coaching and remediation when students require additional practice.Maintain, organize, troubleshoot, and monitor VR equipment, computers, simulation technology, software, and related instructional resources.Orient and support faculty and staff in the appropriate use of simulation and VR technology.Maintain participation, utilization, student outcome, and program performance data related to simulation-based training.Assist with demonstrations, tours, employer/community presentations, and special events showcasing the CAT ACCESS Simulation Lab.Identify emerging simulation technologies, software, and instructional tools that can strengthen career exploration and workforce preparation for ACCESS students.Perform other related duties that support the goals of the CAT ACCESS Program. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically articulated in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties. Qualifications What You’ll Need Education And Experience Associate degree Valid NJ Drivers License and clean background. Competencies And Skills Comfortable learning and operating virtual reality, simulation, computer, and digital learning technologies.Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Ability to provide patient, supportive, hands-on instruction to students with varying learning needs.Ability to work collaboratively with instructors, staff, employers, community partners, and other stakeholders.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other commonly used educational technologies.Ability to maintain equipment, participation records, student progress information, and program data.Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, student success, and Hudson County Community College’s mission. Preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred in education, instructional technology, computer science, workforce development, rehabilitation, special education, or a related field.Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, neurodivergent learners, or other diverse student populations strongly. Experience using technology to support education, workforce training, career exploration, or skill development. Bilingual Spanish and/or Arabic. Supplemental Information Residency As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year. Apply Now Hccc Employee Benefits We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies. ( Does not apply to Part-time staff). HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. 01 Do you have an associate's degree? YesNo 02 Are you fluent or conversational in Spanish or Arabic? YesNo Required Question