"Simulation Center Manager"

JOB SUMMARY

The Simulation Center Manager oversees daily simulation operations and serves as an essential function in the educational and administrative infrastructure of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine (SOM) Simulation Center, a 4,000 square foot space under the medical directorship of the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills. This position performs key job functions, which includes educational programming oversight, budget implementation, simulation outcomes monitoring, and process and policy development.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Programming Oversight

• Schedules, supports, and supervises all simulation events for the SLU SOM Simulation Center, including identifying and coordinating necessary facilitation, space, and equipment resources for upcoming education
• Supervises the day-to-day work of the educational specialist and ACLS/BLS program coordinator
• Organizes routine meetings with simulation faculty and staff to ensure equipment and inventory updates, timely communication with educators and students, and general readiness for educational sessions
• Maintains simulation center areas by setting up, cleaning, storing, and organizing simulation equipment, medical devices, and other items
• Manages and maintains functionality of the simulation center during peak times and down times
• Remains up-to-date on simulation methodologies and technologies through self-directed learning, simulation contacts, professional development, and other avenues

Budget Development and Implementation

• Forecasts budget and tracks expenditures
• Processes invoices, interdepartmental orders, and purchase requisitions for all simulation related activities
• Manages accounting systems and reconciles bank and budget accounts
• Coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, and purchases with vendors
• Advises on simulation center purchases to ensure a well-balanced and realistic budget for sustainable educational programming

Outcome Monitoring

• Contributes to the simulation centers strategic planning in alignment with the SLU SOM mission and vision
• Liaisons with educational leadership in assessing curricular needs and strategically embedding simulation to enhance learner outcomes
• Measures, monitors, and records simulation program outcomes
• Prepares annual reports on simulation center finances, utilization, programming, and effectiveness

Process and Policy

• Develops and implements workflow processes for the simulation center
• Continually revises processes to create an environment that supports teaching, learning, and smooth daily operations
• Upholds student confidentiality, psychological safety, and physical safety
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Clinical Care
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of simulation-based education
• Knowledge of the functions, roles, and responsibilities of a simulation center
• Proficiency in computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to set priorities and make critical decisions
• Ability to relate to students, staff, faculty, and the public
• Ability to lift medical equipment and push wheeled devices, such as patient beds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree
• Three years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior simulation experience
• Clinical experience
• Operations management experience
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)