Simulation Program Coordinator

About the role

The Simulation Coordinator provides operational, technical, and administrative support for simulation‑based education activities in the Physician Assistant Program and School of Pharmacy. Working under the direction of the simulation educator, the role assists with the daily operation of simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, and OSCE spaces by preparing learning environments, coordinating room and equipment set‑up and breakdown, maintaining simulation resources, and supporting faculty, staff, standardized patients, and learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and functions of simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, and OSCE spaces to meet program goals and objectives.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities with inter‑related programs, departments, or staff for optimum efficiency and compliance.
• Support virtual and hybrid simulation activities for the School of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Program.
• Manage data collection, keep records of program activities, progress, status, and outcomes; prepare reports for management.
• Recruit program participants, members, and volunteers using appropriate promotional or marketing methods.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors.
• Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff, and outside/community agencies to facilitate program objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members and partners to grow programming.
• Schedule, market, and promote events by independently developing promotional materials and event plans.
• Maintain inventory of simulation supplies, consumables, task trainers, and equipment; assist with equipment documentation, maintenance logs, and asset tracking.
• May coordinate, monitor, or supervise work‑study students, volunteers, and contractual standardized patients; support standardized patient check‑in and event flow under the direction of the Simulation Educator.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of administrative or program coordination experience.
• Experience in simulation, laboratory operations, or healthcare education support in an administrative or programmatic capacity is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted (30 undergraduate college credits ≈ one year of related experience).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of position requirements and all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well‑being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package emphasizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
• Participation in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP), effective on date of hire.
• Generous paid leave: over 4 weeks vacation accrued annually, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited sick time accrual.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable).
• All employees expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Pay

Hiring range: $53,500 – $63,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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