Bouvé Simulation Center Director

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Skills and Simulation Education, the Simulation Center Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center including the prioritization, organization, and development of innovative lab programming and special projects. As a member of the Dean's Leadership Team, the Director will collaborate closely with the College Dean’s Office, Unit Leaders and Program Directors to design and deliver programming and optimize use of resources to meet program and College goals. The Director is responsible for operationalizing the Goldstein Simulation Center strategic plan that elevates simulation across the Bouvé College of Health Sciences in all locations of the Northeastern University global network and supports all units within the College. The position requires a high-level ability to organize priorities, work collaboratively across disciplines and campuses, and complete tasks in a timely manner. The successful candidate must be entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and possess strong creative, leadership and organizational skills. The candidate must have in-depth simulation education knowledge and hands-on application.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Healthcare, Nursing, Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience working with educators or with strong record of effective project and organizational/team management.

• Previous demonstrated experience in clinical care and education is preferred.

Required Skill Sets:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with healthcare professionals.

• Knowledge of medical simulation and instructional technologies.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology and clinical applications.

• Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices, and processes.

• Computer proficiency in based software applications including Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive).

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written communication, verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and conflict management skills.

• Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills.

• Ability to prioritize work demands and work independently.

• Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely and meticulous manner demonstrating initiative and creativity.

• Ability to coordinate training assignments, tasks, and schedules in a collaborative manner while ensuring timely work products and deliverables.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.

• Ability to assess situations and adapt to highly dynamic environment.

• Ability to ask questions and course-correct when necessary.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Goldstein Center Daily Operations (50%)

• Provide day-to-day operations of the Center including the organization, scheduling, development and delivery of innovative simulation programming, special projects, and research efforts

• Coordinate with units regarding programming, scheduling and proper use of Goldstein Center space

• Develop and maintain a prioritized calendar of daily/monthly activities each semester

• Maintain and sustain a simulation case repository, blueprint template, case review & approval processes, and simulation assessment (curricular and evaluation) in compliance with Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) standards

• Create and maintain a system of metrics/dashboard for reporting use of the center and develop a reporting methodology to disseminate the data in annual reports as needed

• Maintain the Goldstein Simulation Center as a clean, safe, and operational facility and optimal learning environment

Support Strategic and Programmatic Needs in the Goldstein Center (35%)

• Manage the Goldstein Simulation Center's operational and programmatic needs, including budgetary planning (day-to-day and annual), fiscal/business operations, resources, equipment, and personnel/team management

• Evaluate, implement learning management software to effectively operationalize 1) simulation development, 2) simulation offerings, 3) simulation quality assurance, 4) simulation continuous quality improvement, 5) trainee registration and participation tracking, 6) A/V archiving capabilities, and 7) simulation compliance tracking for program-specific accreditation requirements

• Procure appropriate simulation hardware and technology (e.g. computers/ LCDs/ camera