Simulation Learning Center Manager

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The School of Nursing (SON) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has an outstanding legacy of serving the people of southeastern North Carolina through education, scholarship, and service. The SON is dedicated to excellence in the development of healthcare professionals through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. The SON is a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, specifically in the area of promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty. The SON is located in McNeill Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, student success areas and learning commons, and the Simulation Learning Center. The Simulation Learning Center uses high, medium, and low-fidelity human patient simulators as teaching and learning tools for nursing education. Through the use of simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes the cognitive, affective, physical, and social development of the student as well as the incorporation of inter-professional collaborative experiences for students across the degree programs in the College. The SON offers the following degree and certificate programs: Nursing: BS in Nursing (Prelicensure, RN-BSN, Accelerated - begins May 2025), MS in Nursing (Nurse Educator), Nurse Educator Certificate, DNP (BSN to DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner), MSN to DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership and Post-APRN concentrations)). Clinical Research: BS in Clinical Research, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations, MS in Clinical Research and Product Development. Over 2,400 students are enrolled in programs within the SON. The SON has over 80 full-time faculty and employs over 60 part-time faculty per semester.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Simulation Learning Center (SLC) Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Labs. This position will schedule, coordinate, and oversee all activities that occur in this state-of-the-art facility. The manager will ensure adherence to simulation program policies, safety measures, and standards related to accreditation. This is an administrative position with eligibility for a clinical faculty rank based on background and experience. This is a 12-month, full-time position. Evening or weekend shifts may be required. Core Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day simulation operations, including scheduling of courses, students, and standardized patients, maintenance of simulation equipment and facilities, and coordination of simulation sessions. Manages the scheduling and utilization of simulation rooms, equipment, and resources to optimize their availability for educational activities. Ensures that the necessary operational resources, such as space, equipment, and simulators, are in place to provide an optimal simulated educational experience for learners and faculty. Ensures compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including maintaining documentation and records, and instructional and training materials. Establishes and maintains collaborations with entities internal or external to the university. Supervises all simulation staff (operations specialist, technologists, and student workers) including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and professional development. Works collaboratively with program coordinators within the college who plan, implement, and evaluate student learning experiences. Creates, maintains, and provides reports on activities to measure operational outcomes. Remains current with relevant emerging technology in simulation by participating in related professional organizations. Provides recommendations for equipment and supply purchases anticipating future changes in technology and expanding needs of the SLC. Oversees the set up and take down of simulation laboratory equipment allowing for rapid turnover of simulation laboratories. Maintains a Simulation Learning Center policy and procedure manual. Performs other duties or responsibilities determined to be appropriate for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelors degree in a health profession. Knowledge and experience with healthcare simulation. Experience working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, with an emphasis on interprofessional education and practice. Experience with managing people.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: BSN prepared nurse with an active North Carolina RN license and a minimum of three years of clinical nursing management experience. Familiarity with Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) protocols. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Experience with scheduling software. Proficient communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Skilled in time management and setting priorities while working in a fast-paced environment. Ability to function with a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Required Certifications or Licensures: Must have an active North Carolina RN license and a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week). Months Per Year: 12 Months. Type of Position: Permanent. Job Posting Date: 08/26/2025. Posting Close Date: 9/14/2025.