Simulation Operations Coordinator, College of Health and Human Sciences

Lipscomb University is seeking a Simulation Operations Coordinator to manage the daily operations of the College of Health Sciences Simulation Center. This position ensures every simulation activity is scheduled, equipped, staffed, and ready to run.

The manager is responsible for the Simulation Center calendar and event logistics; preparing, operating, and maintaining manikins, task trainers, AV systems, and SimCapture; supply inventory and room readiness; Standardized Patient scheduling and event supervision; and RQI operations, including station readiness, equipment troubleshooting, and supplies. The operations coordinator supervises Standardized Patients and Simulation Center student
workers during daily operations and simulation events. This role also supports faculty in delivering simulation and clinical skills education, teaching clinical skills within their professional scope, and leading or assisting with debriefings when appropriate, and supports educational programming for students studying Simulation Operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare simulation professional with a clinical background who is organized, technically skilled, and able to keep a busy, multi-program Simulation Center running smoothly, professionally, and ready for learners.

About this Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to shape the daily operations of a growing, multi-program simulation center. The Simulation Center supports programs across the College of Health Sciences and administers RQI resuscitation credentialing for the entire campus. The operations coordinator will help expand operations to a new off-campus simulation center at the Centennial
hospital campus and will play a central role in bringing Standardized Patient operations in-house. Nashville's nationally recognized healthcare community offers a rich setting for professional growth and collaboration. This is a full-time, 12-month staff position beginning January 4, 2027.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the Simulation Center calendar, incoming requests, room assignments, event logistics, and resource scheduling.
• Prepare, operate, program, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair simulation manikins, task trainers, AV equipment, SimCapture, and related technologies. Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs and maneuver manikins
• Coordinate simulation setup, teardown, room turnover, moulage, simulated medications, supplies, and scenario preparation.
• Maintain equipment, supply inventory, preventive maintenance records, and vendor service coordination.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and tour-ready Simulation Center.
• Coordinate Standardized Patient scheduling, availability, database records, event logistics, and performance monitoring.
• Manage RQI scheduling, carts/stations, equipment readiness, troubleshooting, and supplies; assist with enrollment, assignments, and compliance tracking as needed.
• Supervise Standardized Patients and Simulation Center student workers.
• Assist faculty with simulation delivery, clinical skills education, and debriefing.
• Ability to travel between main campus and off-campus Centennial site as required
• Potentially teach simulation and clinical skills within the individual's professional scope and lead or assist with simulation debriefings when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Alignment with Lipscomb University's Christian mission, values, and Centering Core.
• Experience in higher education or an academic healthcare environment
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare/medical simulation experience; 3 or more preferred.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting healthcare simulation equipment and technology.
• Experience with Standardized Patient programs, RQI, AV systems, simulation debriefing.
• Management, supervisory, or team-lead experience.
• Current BLS Provider certification (additional certifications ACLS and PALS preferred)
• Strong organizational, communication, scheduling, and technical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current EMT-B, AEMT, Paramedic, or related healthcare credential;
• BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor certification.
• Experience with SimCapture.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

About Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a private Christian university committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the university serves approximately 4,500 students and is known for its innovative programs, strong community partnerships, and commitment to developing servant leaders. The College of Health Sciences Simulation Center is dedicated to preparing students for safe, confident clinical practice through realistic,
hands-on simulation experiences.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and fit with the position requirements.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Copies of current certifications (EMT or higher healthcare credential; BLS, ACLS, and PALS).
• Three professional references with contact information.