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Center for Simulation (CSI) Coordinator, College of Medicine - Phoenix

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Category:
Conference and Events Administration
Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req20979

Department: COM Phoenix Academic Affairs

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 475 N. 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

The Center for Simulation and Innovation (CSI) at the College of Medicine-Phoenix invites highly skilled applicants to apply for a CSI Coordinator position. The successful candidate will be a primary contact for the Center, and provide excellent simulation implementation and relational support to faculty, students, colleagues, leadership, and community partners. This is an excellent opportunity for college graduates and professionals new in their career.

CSI combines leading edge simulation with immersive clinical skills experiences that foster student progression in a safe setting, guided by outstanding faculty and experienced medical professionals. The Center is a multi-disciplinary experiential learning center that mirrors in-hospital acute care settings. It is one of the largest and most advanced medical simulation centers housed within a university in the United States. The CSI team works collaboratively to provide inter-professional and multidisciplinary learning environments to meet the innovative educational needs of the medical school and related health care and community partners. With 33,000 square feet of dedicated space, CSI is a flagship for University of Arizona and the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core. Be sure to watch the videos on our website to get a better idea of who we are and how we contribute to the mission of the College. Please take a quick tour of the CSI to learn more: https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/simcenter.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Simulation Event Logistics (Planning, Communications, Setup, Running Events, Re-set):

  • Provide timely and accurate team and event planning, preparation, organization, implementation (setting and reset) of simulation lab rooms, equipment, technology, supplies and other resources for scheduled simulation events. Manage, create, and edit detailed set up and assignment tools for each event with colleagues, staff, faculty, and clients, often leading and delegating staff assignments
  • Support participants in use and best practices of simulation equipment.
  • Provides an appropriate orientation to simulators and task trainers in the clinical simulation learning environment. Quality assure all event details are ready and on time.
  • Organize and conduct CSI tours and events for participants of all educational levels. Present and guide participants through simulation stations, demonstrating and explaining use and value of simulation in experiential, hands-on and engaging manner. May also provide same as initial training to prospective and onboarding staff and faculty.
  • Works closely with clinical leads and faculty to assure quality and effectiveness.
  • Order, track, manage, and maintains equipment and supply levels, including event kits and code cart resources using CSI's inventory control system.
  • Identify and submit order requests for low inventory items on a regular basis.

Simulation and Live Event Support:

  • Lead implementation and conduct tours, training videos, and various community and pipeline events at the Center.
  • May act as Event or Shift Lead, coordinating same with other assigned staff and faculty as primary point of contact.
  • Maintain current knowledge on the use, operation, troubleshooting, and best practices of varied simulation equipment, applications and supplies used in the Sim Center.
  • Responsible for training and explaining equipment and technology to various event participants, including faculty, as needed.
  • Serve as Simulation Operator and sometimes Interprofessional Presence, running simulations and equipment behind the glass and in the room, at the direction of faculty/instructors and staff.
  • Assure simulation equipment, kits, and supplies are in place, and in good working condition, tested and ready for use prior to the start of all simulations.

Relationship Management:

  • Primary Point of contact on key CSI relationships include those with faculty, student, colleagues, leadership, community partners and campus guests.
  • Stay educated and informed, able to professionally represent CSI and the College on elements that may affect campus events and team responsibilities.
  • Provide departmental coverage (primary and secondary) to greet and direct clients and students, supporting a wide variety of courses and clientele that utilize CSI.
  • May be assigned specific courses, clients, or events for whom more complex end-to-end event scheduling and management may be required.

Business Operations Support:

  • Lead, facilitate, and participate in team and College of Medicine meetings to plan, coordinate, confirm, and secure resources and details for every event held in the Center. Create and update related documentation prior and subsequent to each meeting.
  • Provide scheduling and event leadership support and logistics for implementation of events in support of all team members (full time and hourly staff, faculty, students, clients, etc.). This includes daily and weekly event assignments to ensure complete support and cross-coverage. Post event and staffing schedules on CSI systems to recruit, track and staff events as needed. Update related tracking to inform staff, faculty, and budgeting by event. Adjust event data post-event to assure data and tracking accuracy.
  • Precept new and experienced staff in implementation activities and provide direction and assignments to staff when scheduled. Provide appropriate feedback, mentoring, documentation and related communication and recommendations to assure peer and event success.
  • Support staff, students, and faculty in day-to-day activities as needed. This can include flexible work hours on events that occasionally require before or after-hours support to assure successful outcomes.
  • Create and update policies and procedures, event tracking, and other elements that assure timely and excellent client and departmental support.
  • Support the Center, Academic Affairs, and other University departments as needed in supplementary roles to ensure timely and clear teaming, communications, event success, and ongoing management with all stakeholders.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently lifts and
    carries up to 50 pounds (i.e. Manikin, task trainers and
    supply boxes).
  • Frequently bends/stoops, pushes/pulls, walks, and
    twists.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and
    written communications. Skilled at presenting to large and small groups.
  • Able to work
    independently with moderate guidance, following best practices and
    solving problems creatively by drawing on prior work experiences.
  • Skilled in developing
    and maintaining good working relationships and communications with
    students, faculty, staff, external clients, management and leadership.
  • Advanced knowledge of
    hardware and software computers and applications relevant to academics
    and simulation function.
  • Proficient in web-based
    computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, GoogleDocs, Box,
    Zoom, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical experience in health care delivery and/or health education.
  • Experience working with different types of medical equipment.
  • Experienced and comfortable presenting to small groups, teaching, and leading meetings.
  • Experience working, organizing, and running events.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$53039

Grade Range Midpoint

$66299

Grade Range Maximum

$79558

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Med Education Prgm

Job Function

Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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