University of Minnesota Looking for Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual (# 358061) Full Time

Job ID: 358061

About the Job

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Simulation Program
Specialist is a part-time temporary/casual employee positioned in the RE Lab at the School of Nursing.  RE Lab houses a HRSA-funded
Strengthening Forensic Nursing workforce development program.  The Simulation Program Specialist provides critical support to the
development, implementation and maintenance of Simulations for RE Lab. This position will report to the Project Manager.  The work is a mix
of in-person and telework.

RE Lab is focused on a trauma-informed approach to leadership and patient care.  Subject matter includes
reponse to sexual assault, and the team is dedicated to sustaining each other in this important
work. 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Training development, implementation, and evaluation (60%)

• Work collaboratively with team to implement SP Program policies ensuring consistent training practices that meet educational objectives
  and program requirements
• Train SPs to portray patients in role play scenarios, provide constructive feedback to SPs and team
• Prepare and revise SP training documents and other materials as appropriate
• Align SP training practices with the Association of
  Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE)
• Standards of Best Practices (SOBPs)
• Support overall training development for RE Lab,
  including anti-racism initiatives and work to manage vicarious trauma and burn-out
• Support evaluation initiatives and quality
  improvement

Human Simulation Event Logistics Support (30%)

• Support SPs during simulation events which
  includes clarifying case scenario questions,
• Providing real-time feedback to SPs about their accuracy of portrayal and learner
  assessment, and leading post-event SP debrief sessions, and other duties as assigned
• Implement event set up and take down (e.g.,
  moving equipment, hanging signage, ensuring computers are live) for human simulation educational activities
• Operate digital and
  online technologies to support simulation logistics, fidelity and data capture

Dissemination of work (5%)

• Contribute to scholarly publications and presentations
• Promote educational value and opportunities to diverse audiences,
  including clinicians, faculty, academic staff, learners, and community laypeople

Other Duties (5%)

• Other
  duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on
application materials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate must possess a BA/BS
• At
  least three years of experience in an education or training environment. A degree in education, theater/performance, communication,
  healthcare or a related field can substitute for this experience.
• Excellent relational skills for collaboration, teamwork, and
  consultation. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be comfortable with a range of technologies (AV, computer,
  electronics, etc.)
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that may occasionally include evening and weekend assignments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and online platforms
• Established commitment to diversity and cross-cultural
  communication.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as an standardized patient (SP) trainer;
• Experience as an SP or Patient Educator;
• professional simulation experience working in an academic setting;
• previous
  experience with simulation technologies including and especially CAE Learning Space software and Zoom;
• previous experience in
  healthcare education;
• advanced degree in education, theater/performance, communication, healthcare or a related field
• Experience managing projects or equivalent role in a social service simulation
• program
• Experience with research and
  publication related to simulation methodology
• Experience in recruitment and preparation of Standardized
  Patients

About the Department

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established
within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to
generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all,
the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health
awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th
in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and
nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The
School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from
INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health
centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing’s mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional
collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public
health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be
considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR
(8647).

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching
the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining
employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its
programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about
diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment
Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most
vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).