St. Petersburg College

Simulation Coordinator [ID: 79]

Position Summary:

The Coordinator will ensure maximum and effective use of equipment and resources. The Coordinator will interact with, and be involved in, the use of technology ranging from low fidelity standardized patient simulators, anatomic models and task trainers to extreme high fidelity human simulators and virtual reality programs. The position is primarily responsible for collaborating in the design, development, implementation, instruction and evaluation of individual curricula and programmatic evaluation for clinician and student educational initiatives through the use of technology based training and assessment.

The Coordinator will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation, managing initiatives for the integration of simulation technology into clinical education, and developing and coordinating simulation training and use the resources of the SCENE.

Position-specific assignments with typical essential duties

Leads the design, development and delivery (instruction) of clinical simulation initiatives in the College of Nursing, and collaboratively with Allied Health Programs;
Coordinates research projects that emanate from the SCENE and/or that use the simulation equipment and other simulation facilities;
Coordinates the maintenance and repair of all equipment in the SCENE;
Operates and programs the human simulators and other equipment and conducts simulation exercises;
Maintains appropriate levels of supplies and other disposable and non-disposable items including the gases necessary for the operation of the SCENE;
Promotes the interests of the SCENE in professional and community forums so as to enhance the image and understanding of the SCENE;
Communicates the effectiveness of Patient Simulation activities, including publications, presentations at national and international conferences, etc;
Participates in simulations and teaching across the curricula.

This is the third of four levels in the Instructional Support series. Incumbents plan, organize, coordinate, and provide educational support services in an assigned area. Responsibilities may include developing, scheduling, and implementing programs and activities that support class goals and students' academic goals; maintaining instructional equipment, materials, or other supplies; and working directly with individual or groups of students to assess and support academic progress.

Compensation: $46,978.82 - $58,723.53

Requirements:

Education:

Masters degree in Nursing and three (3) years of relevant experience.

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience. Due to the clinical nature of the training programs, strong consideration will be given to candidates that have a clinical background at the level of an advanced practice nurse or nurse practitioner with three (3) years of direct patient care experience. She/he must be well versed in adult education theory, able to use instructional technology, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, have effective management skills, and be able to work a flexible schedule.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of the grants process and related pertinent resources. Ability to write proposals. Ability to interact with outside sources and staff. Ability to manage the grants development process from identification of opportunity to setting up a new budget in timely manner.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Coordinating program scheduling;
Maintaining records of the SCENE’s utilization, collecting and analyzing data for evaluation and revenue purposes;
Participating in product specific vendor training and maintaining the technical expertise required to effectively manage the SCENE and facilitate its use;
Representing the SCENE at user group meetings and other relevant organizational meetings at the local, State and National levels.

Program coordination principles and practices;
Academic program offerings;
Customer service principles;
Budgeting principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
Testing procedures and policies;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Analyzing processes, programs, and procedures and making recommendations for improvement;
Coordinating activities and/or programs;
Providing customer service;
Interpreting and applying applicable standards, laws, rules, and regulations;
Preparing and maintaining records and reports;
Monitoring budgets;
Compiling and maintaining data and information;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Coordinates and assists in the development, implementation, and supervision of instructional support goals, objectives, support services, training programs, assessments, activities, and/or other applicable program initiatives; may participate in the development and presentation of educational programs and offerings.	Daily 30%
2.	Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, applications, contracts, agreements, test results, forms, records, assessments, business correspondence, and reports; makes academic recommendations based on findings.	Daily 10%
3.	Coordinates and processes all campus room reservations and rental agreements utilized for meetings, classroom instruction, and special events.	Daily 20%
4.	Responds to requests for information from faculty, staff, students, outside agencies, and community regarding academic or instructional programs; researches and resolves issues, complaints, and/or other related problems.	Daily 30%
5.	Prepares and administers budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.	Daily 10%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.