Simulation Coordinator for Nursing

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$58,076–$75,500 Per Year
SKILLS
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), Analysis Skills, Audiovisual, Best Practices, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Nursing, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fitness, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insurance, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, Simulation, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
North Canton, OH
POSTED
5 days ago

Simulation Coordinator for Nursing

Salary

$58,076.00 - $75,500.00 Annually

Location

Stark State College - Main Campus (North Canton)

Job Type

Full Time Staff (Exempt)

Job Number

202600082

Division

Health & Public Services Div

Department

Nursing

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience coordinating simulation across multiple healthcare programs. • Experience with accreditation processes and program evaluation. • Experience in faculty development or educational leadership.
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The Simulation Coordinator serves as the lead resource for simulation-based education, driving the integration of high-fidelity, low-fidelity, and virtual simulation technologies to enhance student learning, clinical judgment, and workforce readiness. This position is critical to ensuring that simulation is intentionally designed, consistently implemented, and effectively utilized to demonstrate student competency, including achievement of End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs).

The Simulation Coordinator provides leadership in faculty training, simulation implementation, competency validation, and technology integration, ensuring alignment with the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation, Ohio Board of Nursing regulations, and accreditation requirements.

This role directly supports the Nursing Department's priorities related to student success, clinical readiness, regulatory compliance, and the expanded use of simulation to supplement clinical learning experiences. This is a temporary, full-time grant-funded position within the Nursing Department with a 200-day annual contract beginning 7/1/2026 and ending 10/31/2027.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result.

We value people and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

Youll Be a Great Fit If:

  • You are able to lead the development and expansion of simulation-based learning across CNA, LPN and RN programs.
  • You are able to successfully collaborate with faculty to develop, implement and evaluate simulation-based learning activities aligned with course and program outcomes.
  • You excel at developing and delivering a structured faculty training program to ensure all faculty are prepared to implement simulation effectively.
  • You are skilled at ensuring faculty competency in simulation equipment, scenario facilitation, debriefing techniques, and evaluation of student performance.
  • You excel at maintaining simulation equipment, including high-, mid-, and low-fidelity manikins, task trainers, and related technologies.
  • You possess strong knowledge of Ohio Board of Nursing (OAC Chapter 4723-5) regulations for pre-licensure nursing education

Typical Responsibilities Include:

  • Establishing standardized simulation practices to ensure consistency in student experience and evaluation.
  • Integrating high-fidelity manikins, task trainers, and virtual simulation modalities to enhance clinical learning.
  • Ensuring compliance with Ohio Administrative Code 4723-5 and accreditation requirements.
  • Maintaining a centralized repository of simulation scenarios and instructional materials.
  • Developing and delivering a structured faculty training program to ensure all faculty are prepared to implement simulation effectively.
  • Troubleshooting technical and operational issues related to simulation delivery.
  • Maintaining inventory, records, and documentation of simulation equipment and usage.
  • Participating in department, division, and college committees.

To Be Considered You Need:

  • A minimum of a master's degree in Nursing or directly related healthcare discipline.
  • Must be a Registered Nurse with a current, active, unrestricted license in the state of Ohio or a Compact license.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of recent clinical nursing experience.
  • Experience in simulation-based education, including scenario design, facilitation and debriefing.
  • Experience with simulation technologies including manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) required within 6 months of hire.
  • Knowledge of Ohio Board of Nursing (OAC Chapter 4723-5) regulations for pre-licensure nursing education.
  • Knowledge of INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification(s):

  • Experience coordinating simulation across multiple healthcare programs.
  • Experience with accreditation processes and program evaluation.
  • Experience in faculty development or educational leadership.

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Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State: (See the benefits tab on the job description details.)

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you.

We love meeting stellar candidates, so please dont hesitate to apply

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.

Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.

Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Please note: Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.

Medical Benefits

In-Network Deductible Amount:

Individual $350

Family $700

Co-insurance (PPO - in network) 90%

Maximum Out-of-Pocket Amount for In-Network Providers:

Individual $1,400

Family $2,800

Flexible Spending Account Program (FSA)Optional - Health & Dependent Care

Dental Benefits

Calendar Year Maximum Benefit $3,000 per person

Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum Benefit $2,000 per person

Calendar Year Deductible Amount:

Individual $25

Family $75

Co-Payment (after the deductible amount is satisfied):

  • Preventative & Diagnostic Services 100% of R & C

Basic Restorative Services 80% of R & C

Major Restorative Services 80% of R & C

Orthodontic Services. 60% of R & C

Vision Benefits

Eye Exams One regular eye exam in a rolling 12-month period, covered at 100%

Lenses One pair in a rolling 12 month period

Single Vision $75 allowance per pair

Bifocal $100 allowance per pair

Trifocal $125 allowance per pair

Lenticular $200 allowance per pair

Frames

Frames frequency limit 1 every rolling 24 months, $170 allowance

Retirement Benefits

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohios public employees and their families. OPERS is available to all staff Members. The College contributes 14% of the employees wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 10%.

State Teachers Retirement System

The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohios public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employees wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.

Alternative Retirement Plan

Faculty and staff may elect the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) in lieu of one of the state plans.

Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Accounts

Stark State College offers supplemental, voluntary savings options to help faculty and staff plan for retirement. Most employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b). These plans allow you to enhance your retirement savings through voluntary pre-tax (state and federal only) contributions to a Tax-Deferred Account (403(b) plan) and Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) plan).

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

$50,000 (PAID by College)

Voluntary Supplemental Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Up to $60,000 (optional - employee paid)

Time Off

Sick Days 1.25 days/month

Holidays 13 paid days per fiscal year

Personal Days 3 paid days per fiscal year

Educational Assistance

Tuition Assistance Employee (after 1-year of service)

Instructional Fees (Stark State tuition) Employee & Dependents

Reciprocal Enrollment Agreement (KSU Stark) Employee

Wellness

Employee Assistance Program Employee & Family

Fitness Center Privileges (KSU Stark) Employee

01

Do you have a minimum of a masters degree in Nursing or another directly related healthcare discipline?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a Registered Nurse with a current, active, unrestricted license in the state of Ohio or are you a Registered Nurse with a Compact License?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a minimum of three years of recent clinical nursing experience?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have experience in simulation-based education, including scenario design, facilitation and debriefing?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have experience with simulation technologies including manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you able to attain the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) within 6 months of your hire if you do not already have it?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you have a strong operational knowledge of Ohio Board of Nursing OAC Chapter 4723-5 regulations for pre-licensure nursing education?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have an operational knowledge of INACLS Standards of Best Practice for Simulation?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Stark State College (OH)

Address 6200 Frank Ave NW

North Canton, Ohio, 44720

Phone 330-494-6170

Website http://www.starkstate.edu

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