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Description Title: Educational Specialist, Senior (Simulation Operations Specialist) Position Number: 0097684T Hiring Unit: C OF HLTH SCI & SW, SCH OF MED, ASSOC DEAN FOR ACAD AFFAIRS, SIMTIKI SIMULATION CENTER Location: UH at Manoa Date Posted: August 14, 2026 Closing Date: August 31, 2026 Band: B Salary: salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: Temporary, full-time, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Position is annually renewable depending on performance and/or funding availability. Duties and Responsibilities: *Serve as principal simulation operations specialist for SimTiki John A.

Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) rural health initiatives. *Enable JABSOM health training and assessment initiatives for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), international scholars, faculty development, and research for rural, on-site, off-site, and remote/hybrid simulation programs. *Conduct simulation operations training for rural health simulation operations staff and faculty.

*Manage technical and administrative aspects of JABSOM simulation center and rural simulation training operations, including selecting training devices, depreciation management, technical configuration of integrated systems of hardware and software,and inventory management. *Provide technical expertise for simulation center leaders and staff to support operations at JABSOM SimTiki Simulation Center and rural health training sites. Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and work directly with vendors to maintain continuous availability and operation of simulation software and hardware systems.

*Responsible for scheduling, coordination, setup, takedown, moulage, simulator programming, and operation of audio-visual and other datacapture systems, aligned with simulation best practices and SimTiki policies and procedures for on-site, off-site, rural, and international locations. Conduct secure student testing sessions and manage JABSOM competency based medical education (CBME) training and assessment events, assuring access and quality for off-site, rural, and JABSOM based trainees. Coordinate and customize simulation training with off-site/rural program coordinators and faculty, internal and external customers, international collaborators and students, and industry representatives.

*Maintain simulation center compliance with accreditation standards, participate in accreditation activities, and maintain key operations documentation. *Work directly with faculty, students, staff, and volunteers to coordinate schedules, registration, preparation,planning and implementation of simulation activities, including selecting appropriate simulation devices, assessments, and scenario design. Operate IT, learning management systems, and virtual conferencing technologies.

*Conduct tours, demonstrations, and training. *Participates in local, national, and international professional development opportunities, conferences, department programs and events, with occasional travel and work required outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Supervise subordinate staff, assigned simulation specialists, technical staff, volunteers, and other simulation center users.

Prepare operations supply and equipment budgets for review and planning by Directors and fiscal staff. Other duties as assigned. (* denotes essential function) Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, biological or health science and 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for healthcare-education; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of simulation-based healthcare education and operations as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with simulation-based healthcare education and operations. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, and audiovisual, scheduling, simulation device, and/or remote video-conferencing software.

If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Considerable working knowledge with office productivity tools, virtual collaboration tools, and integration of computer-based systems and applications in complex workflows. Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Driver's license (class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation, which meets position needs. Desirable Qualifications: Formal training and work experience in healthcare simulation education and/or simulation operations.

Experience in simulation-based healthcare curriculum development, and/or research, and/or teaching. Advanced education degree or Certification in healthcare simulation. Work experience as a clinical healthcare professional.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents by the closing date: a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications current resume official transcripts confirming degree completion (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire) Three (3) professional references (complete with contact information including e-mail address) The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: Benjamin Berg, MD - bwberg@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

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