Executive Director Simulation Center Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $72,080.00 - $96,107.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301215
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
This position directs operations within the Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation Center including coordinating activities, managing equipment and supplies and, supervising lab personnel.
The Director of Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation Center oversees instructional support to students by reinforcing materials taught by faculty, assessing proficiency of remediated skills, developing and implementing simulation experiences, and developing and implementing student retention strategies. In collaboration with the Dean and Assistant Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Nursing Faculty, this position is responsible for designing and evaluating skills labs and simulation activities. In addition, this position assesses student learning outcome data and develops strategies to support student success.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
1. Develops and implements Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation learning experiences in collaboration with Nursing Faculty based on course objectives, student learning outcomes, and student learning needs.
2. Directs and coordinates the general operations of the Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation Center including scheduling of students and personnel to maximize use of the environment.
3. Collects and analyzes data, from student learning outcomes, student evaluations, and licensure examination scores to plan Nursing Skills Lab and Simulation learning experiences to enhance critical thinking, promote student retention and improve student success.
4. Hires, orients, evaluates, and supervises lab personnel to provide student support within the Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation Center.
5. Oversees preparation, maintenance, inventory, and operation of all lab and simulation equipment and supplies.
6. Monitors and prepares budgets including operational and funding requests providing recommendations for equipment and supply purchases considering future changes in technology in consultation with the Dean and Assistant Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences and Nursing Faculty.
7. Assumes public relations and communications including but not limited to: acting as department liaison to IT, maintaining satisfactory relationships with other college departments and outside agencies; collaborating with Nursing Skills Lab Staff, faculty and the Dean to participate in health-related professional and community activities and participating on department and college wide committees.
8. Collaborates with Lab Personnel and Nursing Faculty to establish annual and long term goals for the Nursing Skills Labs and Simulation Center; contributes to the development and review of departmental procedures.
9. Provides educational support to Nursing Faculty, clinical instructors, and lab personnel on the use of equipment and educational strategies that supports student success within the Skills Labs and Simulation Center.
10. Remain current with changing trends and technologies in nursing education, nursing practice, student retention, computer-facilitated learning, equipment utilized in the healthcare setting, and simulators; maintains appropriate competency in computer technology.
11. Related duties, projects and initiatives as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
2. Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
3. Current CPR certification.
4. Five (5) years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated proficiency in current nursing skills, including medication calculation techniques.
5. Knowledge of nursing education requirements and familiarity with student retention practices.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn and increase knowledge about human patient simulation equipment (HPSE).
7. Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work well with Nursing Skills Lab Staff, faculty, and to articulate departmental viewpoints to other college departments and outside agencies.
8. Four (4) years of leadership experience with accountability for individual and program results; ability to identify needed education and development for both students and designated college personnel.
9. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and other related technology required of the position such as multimedia computers and the ability to analyze and create detailed documents, reports, charts, and presentations, as well as the ability to learn additional software, hardware and video techniques as necessary.
Even Better If You Have
1. Five (5) years acute clinical care experience.
2. Prior academic teaching experience.
3. Current Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
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Do you have a Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a current Registered Nurse License (RN) issued by the State of New Jersey?

• Yes, I have a current New Jersey RN license
• No, I have an RN but not from New Jersey
• No, I am in the process of obtaining my RN
• No

03
How many years of leadership experience in the nursing field do you possess?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years
• 10+ years

04
If you have leadership experience in the nursing field, briefly explain your experience (1-2 sentences). If you do not have any leadership experience, write N/A.
05
This position is a fully in-person position. Are you able to work in person at our location in Toms River, NJ?

• Yes
• No

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