Director of Simulation Technology
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Norfolk, VA, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
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- Experience
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- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare simulation operations, simulation technology, or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of e
- Ability to lead, supervise, and develop managers and technical staff.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages, and to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis, including for budget development an
- Ability to deal with others in a direct, honest manner and to comply with all university policies and procedures.
- Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing, including teaching and presenting to faculty, staff, and clients, and to demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs with enthusiasm and energy; takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
- Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met; meets attendance and punctuality requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the public, partners, clients, and co-workers, and to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential, or the advanced credentials (CHSOS-A, CHSE-A).
- Experience with simulation program accreditation (e.g., Society for Simulation in Healthcare; American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes).
- Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
- Experience administering or overseeing American Heart Association or American College of Surgeons life support training programs.
- Experience with simulation center management and learning management systems (e.g., LearningSpace).
Full description
Overview
The Director of Simulation Technology leads the Simulation Technology section of the Sentara Center for Healthcare Simulation and Immersive Learning (SCHSIL, or the Center) at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director supervises the Center's simulation technology, information technology, media production, and learning management system functions, and oversees the Tidewater Center for Life Support (TCLS), which provides American Heart Association and American College of Surgeons life support courses to healthcare professionals, students, and the public. The Director plans and oversees simulation operations and the maintenance and life-cycle management of the Center's simulators and simulation technology across modalities, providing hands-on support when needed; oversees simulation technology inventory and purchasing; and proposes new simulation technology and training programs to meet educational needs and curricular objectives. The Director also contributes to the Center's simulation accreditation processes, teaches faculty development courses, develops and promotes customized programs for new and existing Center clients, and supports simulation research conducted in the Center.
Responsibilities
- Section Leadership, Administration, and Accreditation: Leads the Simulation Technology section as a member of the Center's leadership team. Directly supervises the Simulation Technology Manager, IT Manager, Media Production Manager, learning management system manager, and TCLS coordinator, and through them the section's technical staff and life support instructors, including hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment, performance evaluation, and professional development. Develops and manages the operating and capital budgets for the section and TCLS, with Executive Director approval, and monitors expenditures and revenue. Establishes and maintains section policies, standard operating procedures, performance measures, and staffing coverage plans, coordinating coverage with the Center's logistics team. Contributes to the Center's simulation accreditation processes (e.g., Society for Simulation in Healthcare; American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institutes), including standards compliance, self-studies, site visits, and continuous quality improvement.
- Simulation Operations Planning and Oversight: Plans, directs, and oversees the simulation operations performed by the section's technical staff for Center education, assessment, and client events. Reviews upcoming event schedules and requirements with faculty, educators, and the Center's logistics team; assigns technical staff; and ensures that equipment, simulator programming, moulage, room configurations, and audiovisual capture for pre-briefing and debriefing are planned, resourced, and ready across simulation modalities, including manikin-based, task trainer, computer-based, virtual and extended reality, and hybrid simulation. Establishes and enforces operating standards for equipment readiness, safety, cleaning, and room turnover, and monitors event execution and client feedback to resolve problems and improve service. Maintains the technical proficiency needed to direct staff and troubleshoot escalated problems, and provides occasional hands-on setup and operation of simulators when staffing or program needs require.