Simulation and Educational Technology Specialist

    Highlights

    Provide operational and technical support for the Simulation Center, including setup, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory management, and coordination of vendor repairs for simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and high-fidelity manikins. The position also coordinates and delivers American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction, maintains student compliance records, supports simulation operations, and provides technology assistance for instructional and administrative functions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHattiesburg, MS

    Description

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    This position exists to coordinate student compliance activities while providing simulation, instructional, and educational technology support for the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). The position also coordinates and delivers American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction, maintains student compliance records, supports simulation operations, and provides technology assistance for instructional and administrative functions. This position reports to the Director of Information & Simulation Technology and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to support the college''s educational mission.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Coordinate and manage nursing student compliance activities, including fingerprinting, background checks, and drug screenings by scheduling appointments, monitoring completion, maintaining confidential records, resolving compliance issues, and ensuring all requirements are satisfied prior to clinical placement.
    • Serve as the College''s American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Program Coordinator by planning, scheduling, coordinating, and instructing BLS courses; maintaining instructor and student certification records; managing course registration and logistics; tracking certification renewals; ordering training materials; submitting required documentation; and ensuring compliance with AHA Training Center standards.
    • Provide operational and technical support for the Simulation Center, including setup, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory management, and coordination of vendor repairs for simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and high-fidelity manikins.
    • Provide technical support for instructional and administrative technology by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing computers, printers, software applications, classroom technology, and other technology resources within the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
    • Serve as a technology resource for faculty, staff, and students by providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to promote the effective use of instructional technology, simulation resources, and related systems.
    • Maintain departmental records, documentation, and compliance tracking systems while ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of student, certification, and departmental information.
    • Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental operations, educational activities, accreditation efforts, and the mission of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

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