Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center

Executive Director Of The Health Sciences Simulation Center

The Executive Director of the Samuel Merritt University (SMU) Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC) is responsible for SMU's overall operations related to simulation-based, immersive learning on all campuses. This entails capacity / expansion planning, resolution of workflow issues, quality assurance, and effective use of resources including technologies, faculty, and staff, and includes simulation-specific matters at the Sacramento, San Mateo, and Fresno campuses. The Director works closely with SMU's academic leadership and designated faculty representatives to assure effective integration and use of simulation-based learning in the curricula of all academic programs of the university. The Director also works with administrators and educators affiliated with SMU's clinical partners requesting services of the HSSC. The director will maintain collaborative relationships with SMU's Faculty Development professionals, the Library, Academic Instruction and Innovation, Information Technology, Institutional Effectiveness and Institutional Research in planning for ongoing simulation development, use and evaluation. It is expected that the director will provide leadership in curricular innovation and the development of a program of research related to simulation effectiveness.

Supervision & Management :

• Direct reports include Operations Manager, Simulation Educators on all campuses, and Applied Science & Education Research Methodologist.
• Faculty recruitment and hiring, annual performance reviews, and disciplinary processes as required for all campuses.
• Establishes an annual operating and capital budget for each campus' simulation centers.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by meeting budget targets and prioritizing expenses.
• Oversight of processes and policies that are related to attaining and maintaining accreditation of the simulation center by the national accrediting body of simulation centers in the United States.
• Oversight of processes and policies related to ensuring that the educational activities and services provided by HSSC faculty / staff comply with accreditation standards of all levels, e.g., regional accreditation, state board / licensing bodies, specialty accreditation organizations of academic disciplines represented at SMU.
• Ensure effective and efficient operations, capacity and workflow planning, and center staff / faculty development
• Accountable for all HSSC service outcomes and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensures proper scheduling and staffing of the HSSC to meet the demands of the Academic Programs, community partners, and tours.

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Employee Status : Regular

Exemption Status : United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type : Full time

Pay Range : $140,000 - $180,000 Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.