The Simulation Education Program Manager is responsible for maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and appeal of the educational experiences provided through the JHMSC. The Manager oversees a team of simulation educators and the Standardized Patient and Teaching Associate (SP/TA) program, who collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and implement simulation-based learning activities for a wide range of health professionals and trainees. From initial idea to full-fledged curriculum, the Manager is tasked with ensuring sound methodology and outstanding quality at every stage of the process. The manager will oversee the development of curricula across multiple inter-professional disciplines, build and implement a comprehensive plan to assess program effectiveness and competency-based learner outcomes and advance continuing medical education programs of the center. The manager will work closely with the JHMSC leadership to develop world class educational programs, taught both on-site and off-site to internal and external customers.
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Project Management
- Provides direction and leadership to the education team in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities fostering a collaborative team culture, achieving JHMSC goals, supporting ongoing professional development, and performance feedback.
- Fosters collaborative relationships and stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners, including faculty, hospital departments, and educational institutions, to advance simulation in healthcare education, research, and quality improvement endeavors.
- Coordinates with JHMSC leadership to accomplish the goals, mission and vision of JHMSC.
Device/Manikin-Based Simulation Education Management
- Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of device/manikin-based simulation activities in collaboration with faculty, subject matter experts, program administrators, and simulation education staff.
- Oversee the educational quality, instructional integrity, and operational readiness of device/manikin-based simulation experiences across interprofessional disciplines.
- Provide expert consultation on simulation-based curriculum design, facilitation, debriefing, and assessment methodologies specific to device/manikin-based learning.
- Support the development and integration of innovative technologies, equipment, and teaching strategies to enhance device/manikin-based simulation experiences.
- Ensure device/manikin-based simulation activities are aligned with educational objectives, learner needs, and best practices in simulation-based education.
Standardized Patient/Teaching Associate (SP/TA) Based Simulation Education Management
- Manage the operations and ongoing development of the Standardized Patient and Teaching Associate (SP/TA) program.
- Oversee SP/TA content development, workflow, policies and procedures, staff development, and quality assurance.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership to SP/TA program staff, standardized patients, and teaching associates.
- Collaborate with users and stakeholders to optimize SP-based instruction, debriefing, and assessment practices.
- Identify training needs and support the recruitment, preparation, development, and performance of standardized patients and teaching associates.
- Ensure SP/TA-based simulation activities are delivered with consistency, professionalism, and fidelity to program standards.
Program Development
- Serves as subject matter expert in simulation-based curriculum teaching, assessment and instructional design methods to provide consultation and guidance to faculty, instructors and stakeholders.
- Contributes to the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for educational initiatives within the simulation center, defining objectives and metrics of success, and ensuring alignment with the center's overarching mission.
- Identifies and supports the implementation of new educational technologies and methods to enhance simulation-based learning experiences.
- Collaborates with users to optimize instruction and professional development, emphasizing best practices in simulation-based teaching, debriefing, and assessment methodologies.
Evaluation and Quality Assurance
- Oversees all aspects of evaluation and quality assurance for simulation-based education programs.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards set by accrediting bodies and the simulation center, leveraging data analysis to propose enhancements and drive the development of new, impactful curricula.
- Contributes to the development of self-studies and reviews, completes necessary analyses, and prepares comprehensive reports for outside agencies.
Research and Innovation
- Oversees and/or conducts data analyses to support data-driven decision making and action planning.
- Participates in educational research and scholarly activity, including learner assessment, program evaluation and analysis of the impact of simulation education activities.
- Conducts annual evaluations of the center's educational and assessment programs and utilization of Center resources for inclusion in reports to key stakeholders.
- Promote innovation in simulation methodology, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and educational delivery.
- Support initiatives that enhance the center's reputation for excellence in simulation-based education, research, and innovation.
Professional Development
- Identifies training needs among simulation instructors, standardized patients, teaching associates, trainers, and simulation operations teams.
- Organizes and conducts staff development activities and training to improve simulation-based education, assessment, and research and development efforts of the JHMSC.
- Establishes annual departmental goals and monitors their accomplishments.
- Conducts and completes annual reviews of education team members.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills in working with various stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and display diplomacy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong technical and computer skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree in Education, Health Science, Allied Health, or related field.
- Ten years of simulation experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications- Documented experience in Standardized Patient and/or Teaching Associate educational methodology.
- Registration and licensure in related healthcare fields (i.e., nursing, respiratory therapy, etc.)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification or obtained within two years of hire.
Classified Title: Simulation Education Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $89,585 - $156,725 Annually ($123,100 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine
