Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

DIVISION: Academic

DEPARTMENT: Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, Austin Campus

BASIC FUNCTION: The Simulation & IT Specialist provides operational and technical support for all operations of Egan Simulation Center and laboratory experiences in Austin Texas. This role is also responsible for inventory management and works closely with the Simulation Educator and Director of Simulation to meet the needs of Egan programs. In addition, the Simulation and IT Specialist provides technical support for classroom technologies, instructional systems, and end-user computing to ensure a seamless teaching and learning experience for faculty and students at the Austin campus.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Potential exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: Familiarity with use and maintenance of healthcare and simulation equipment

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or higher in technology, education, health professions or related field

SKILLS: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with students, faculty and staff. Proficient ability to navigate various software platforms and simulator technology. Ability to support classroom audiovisual technologies, as well as Learning Management Systems (Blackboard preferred) and Microsoft Office 365. Strong customer service, interpersonal skills, and communication skills required. Ability to lift and move simulation equipment up to 100 pounds.

EXPERIENCE: 1-year minimum experience in healthcare simulation, at least 2-year experiences in IT/technology work.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: INDIRECT

• Student lab assistants, as appropriate
  
  

REPORTS TO: Austin Director of Experiential Learning

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinates the daily maintenance, safety, cleanliness, organization, and function of the simulation center, including the simulation skills laboratory area
  
  

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

DIVISION: Academic

DEPARTMENT: Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, Austin Campus

BASIC FUNCTION: The Simulation & IT Specialist provides operational and technical support for all operations of Egan Simulation Center and laboratory experiences in Austin Texas. This role is also responsible for inventory management and works closely with the Simulation Educator and Director of Simulation to meet the needs of Egan programs. In addition, the Simulation and IT Specialist provides technical support for classroom technologies, instructional systems, and end-user computing to ensure a seamless teaching and learning experience for faculty and students at the Austin campus.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Potential exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED: Familiarity with use and maintenance of healthcare and simulation equipment

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree or higher in technology, education, health professions or related field

SKILLS: Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with students, faculty and staff. Proficient ability to navigate various software platforms and simulator technology. Ability to support classroom audiovisual technologies, as well as Learning Management Systems (Blackboard preferred) and Microsoft Office 365. Strong customer service, interpersonal skills, and communication skills required. Ability to lift and move simulation equipment up to 100 pounds.

EXPERIENCE: 1-year minimum experience in healthcare simulation, at least 2-year experiences in IT/technology work.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: INDIRECT

• Student lab assistants, as appropriate
  
  

REPORTS TO: Austin Director of Experiential Learning

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinates the daily maintenance, safety, cleanliness, organization, and function of the simulation center, including the simulation skills laboratory area