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10059

Director Simulation Center Ops

Dallas, TX

JOB SUMMARY The Director, Simulation Center Operations, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Education Operations for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with UT Southwestern (UTSW) academic ...

10059

Director Simulation Center Ops

Dallas, TX · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The Director, Simulation Center Operations, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Education Operations for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with UT Southwestern (UTSW) academic ...

Novartis

Director, Modeling & Simulation

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$176K - $327K/yr

Director Location: Cambridge, MA Novartis is a leader in mechanistic modelling and simulation. We are seeking an experienced modelling and simulation leader to build and lead a small, high-impact ...

Miami Dade College

Director, Simulation Hospital

Miami, FL · On-site

$94K - $118K/yr

The Director provides leadership and vision to the Simulation Hospital. This role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary activities involving academic and student support. The Director partners ...

Simpson University

Simulation Technician

Redding, CA · On-site

... direct patient care preferred. One to three years' experience with health-related learning technology/simulation preferred • Bachelor of Science preferred • Current and valid certification in ...

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How much do simulation director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation director in the United States is $67,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Simulation Director vs Simulation Coordinator?

AspectSimulation DirectorSimulation Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in healthcare, education, or related fields; certifications like CHSE or CSESimilar credentials, often with focus on coordination and logistics
Work EnvironmentLeads simulation programs, manages teams, and oversees complex scenariosSupports simulation activities, manages schedules, and handles logistics
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, military, and education sectors for high-level simulation managementCommonly found in healthcare and training institutions for operational support

The Simulation Director typically holds a leadership role, overseeing the entire simulation program, while the Simulation Coordinator focuses on logistical support and execution. Both roles require relevant credentials, but the Director has broader responsibilities in planning and management.

What is a simulation director?

A Simulation Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of simulation-based training or educational programs. They work in industries such as healthcare, aviation, military, or engineering to ensure realistic scenarios are created for learning and assessment purposes. Their duties often include managing simulation staff, maintaining equipment, developing curricula, and evaluating program effectiveness. Simulation Directors also collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure simulations meet educational or operational objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a simulation director?

To excel as a Simulation Director, you need expertise in simulation-based education, curriculum design, and a relevant healthcare or academic background, often with a master's or doctoral degree. Familiarity with simulation software, audiovisual systems, and certifications such as CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) are typically required. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help in managing teams and collaborating across departments. These competencies ensure effective, realistic training environments that enhance learner outcomes and institutional goals.

What are some common challenges simulation directors face when coordinating multidisciplinary teams for complex projects?

Simulation Directors often work with multidisciplinary teams that include engineers, subject matter experts, software developers, and project managers. One common challenge is ensuring effective communication across these diverse groups to align technical requirements and project goals. Additionally, balancing the technical accuracy of simulations with project deadlines and resource constraints can be demanding. Successful Simulation Directors foster collaboration through regular team meetings, clear documentation, and promoting a culture of open feedback, which helps address these challenges efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Simulation Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,601 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Director Simulation Center Ops

10059

Dallas, TX

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Simulation Center Operations, reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Education Operations for Academic Affairs, in collaboration with UT Southwestern (UTSW) academic leaders, the Faculty Director of the Simulation Center, and other key education and clinical faculty, will manage strategy initiatives and continue to promote the national reputation for the Simulation Center. The Director will manage and oversee all finance, administrative, operational, data, and reporting functions for the Simulation Center. Efforts will focus on developing relationships with key simulation experts in our Undergraduate Medical Education Programs, Graduate Medical Education Programs, School of Health Professions, and our Health System to develop and deploy advanced simulation experiences for our learners and faculty. The Director will ensure key stakeholders, internal and external, work closely to advance the strategic priorities of the institution.The mission of UT Southwestern's Simulation Center is to use state-of-the-art simulation technologies to leverage the most comprehensive educational modalities. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of education and verification of skills through integrated and proficiency-based curricula.UT Southwestern's Simulation Center includes of 49,000 square feet of Virtual Operating Rooms, Emergency Rooms, Intensive Care Units, Obstetrics/Gynecology suite, Robotic Surgery, 20 Standardized patient rooms, Interchangeable high fidelity rooms, laparoscopic training space, classrooms, task training and bench model skills labs, and an engineering and innovations lab.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
  • Education
    Master's Degree MBA in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study or
    PhD in a clinical, educational or scientific area of study
  • Experience
    7 years In business or administration in an academic institution or government agency.
    With some experience in a medical school and preferably including work or close interaction with an academic health system or hospital
    A demonstrated track record of excellence and success in leading and building educational projects or programs. Extraordinary team management ability, including skills in motivation, leadership, mentorship, conflict management, and intervention.
Preferred
  • Education
    Advance degree(s) in educational based field, with additional business/industry experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES
  • Uphold the reputation of the Simulation Center on a local and national level.
  • Develop partnerships and design innovative simulation programs with academic departments, the Health System, and senior leadership.
  • Partner with UME, GME, and the SHP, to oversee the integration of Simulation Center data with other learner and faculty academic reporting needs for portfolios, outcome based education, or scholarly activities.
  • Oversee all operational, financial, and administrative responsibilities of the Simulation Center, including strategic investments in new equipment or programs, approval of the budget, invoicing, and billing.
  • Support the Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean for Education, Assistant Vice President of Education Operations, Simulation Center Governance committee, the faculty Director of the Simulation Center, the advisory committees, and the curriculum committees.
  • Ensure compliance and advancement to accreditation standards.
  • Resolve operational issues raised by business managers on an as needed basis.
  • Participate in decision-making plans for where/what/how to improve operational performance, enhance outcomes and by cultivating personal relationships with key leaders.
  • Operational and administrative oversight of the divisions of standardized patients, high fidelity/task simulation, and administration.
  • Provides project status, information, reports to senior leadership.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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