Nursing License preferred, Bachelor's required. Minimum of five years of experience in the clinical setting, simulation, or program coordination. Experience working with standardized patients or actors in an educational setting strongly preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to supervise staff and manage program logistics effectively. Familiarity with simulation standards and educational evaluation methods. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Responsible for the day to day operations of SHSU The Woodlands Center (TWC) nursing labs while maintaining a professional relationship with faculty, staff and students at all times. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Plans, coordinates, and evaluates standardized patient (SP) activities to support clinical learning objectives. Collaborates with faculty to develop, implement, and refine case scenarios that reflect diverse patient populations and clinical conditions. Recruits, trains, schedules, and evaluates standardized patients to ensure consistency, professionalism, and alignment with simulation standards. Coordinates scheduling, room assignments, resources, documentation, and compliance requirements related to SP activities. Maintains records of participation, evaluations, and compensation and assists with assessment, quality improvement, and strategic planning initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders regarding SP activities and supports simulation-based learning experiences. Supervises staff and student assistants as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.