Manager of Innovation and Academics
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Clinical Learning Resource Center
Bryan, Texas
Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary : $5,000.00 monthly
The Manager of Innovation and Academics, under the direction of the Assistant Director of Innovation and Academics, is responsible for the overall quality, academic success, and accreditation of the multi-faceted Simulation & Immersive Learning Center (Sim Center) sites across Texas. Ensures the curriculum, policies, and procedures used within the Sim Center meets simulation accreditation rules and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) standards. Tracks, reports, and analyzes quality assurance measures and outcomes data, including student experience surveys, and collaborates with Sim Center leadership to develop and implement process improvement and faculty / staff development programs within the Sim Center sites.
Salary : $5,000 monthly
This position may require 20% or more of travel and some work beyond normal office hours and / or on weekends.
Required Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of related experience in areas such as quality improvement, curriculum development, accreditation, or related areas.
Required Licenses and Certifications :
Currently certified or ability to obtain Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) within 2 years of employment. Certification must be maintained for continued employment.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in leadership, management, quality improvement, or applicable field.Master's degree in education, quality improvement, healthcare simulation, or related field.2-5 years' experience in healthcare simulation, healthcare, education, or a directly applicable field.Direct experience in education curriculum development, healthcare technology, inter-professional education, simulation delivery methods, and / or business.Knowledge of Human Patient Simulations, task trainers, and Standardized Patients.Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS), or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Advanced (CHSE-A).Six Sigma certification.Advanced debriefing skills.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.Ability to analyze research and quality improvement data and determine outcomes success.Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple deadlines, tasks, projects, and programs.Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others to build interprofessional teams.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and ensure understanding.Ability to operate standard office equipment.Understanding of healthcare curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.Basic knowledge of clinical simulation methodology and adult learning principles.Responsibilities :
Reviews all simulation scenarios before implementation to ensure student learning events follow established INACSL standards and accreditation guidelines for all Sim Center sites.Coordinates and collaborates with faculty, staff, and other partners to implement tailored courses and high-fidelity experiential clinical learning experiences.Assists faculty with student learning objectives to ensure student learning activities achieve course objectives and student learning outcomes.Ensures the physical and psychological safety of all vendors, faculty, students, and staff.Works collaboratively with the Sim Center leadership team to plan, develop, implement, and accomplish departmental goals, objectives, and strategic plans.Represents the Sim Center on various committees within the TAMU system.Works on special projects as assigned.Travels to various Sim Center sites may be required to attend meetings and / or provide onsite support.Process Improvement / Accreditation :
Builds, tracks, analyzes, and reports process improvement surveys, quality assurance and outcomes data, student experience surveys, and other data pools within the Sim Center sites.Collaborates with site managers to implement process improvement and evaluation processes.Assists Sim Center leadership in developing and implementing faculty and staff development programs within the Sim Center sites.Assists in accreditation writing and data collection.Reports updates and milestones to the Assistant Director of Innovation and Academics and the Sim Center Director.Compliance and Reporting :
Monitors compliance with university and government standards and policies.Develops reports and analyses as requested.Builds and maintains professional relationships with key customers, staff, faculty, partners, and other stakeholders.Provides outstanding customer service. Conducts outcome reviews using customer resource management programs.Serves as the Campus Programs for Minors Liaison for the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center to fulfill the responsibilities in accordance with University Rule 24.01.06.M1. Campus Programs for Minors Liaison.Ensures all documentation for programs under their purview, including third-party programs, is on file before the start date and is retained in accordance with university rules.Customer Relations Management :
Builds and maintains professional relationships with stakeholders.Provides outstanding customer service and conducts outcome reviews.Serves as Campus Programs for Minors Liaison per University Rule 24.01.06.M1.Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasFree exercise programs and release timeAll employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.
