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The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (JHMSC) is seeking a Simulation Education Program Manager. JHMSC is dedicated to supporting the growing use of simulation methodologies in health professions, education, and professional practice. JHMSC provides consultative and supportive services for simulation-based curriculum development and delivery, assessment, faculty development, and system integration for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and Johns Hopkins Hospital System (JHHS) entities as well as external clients. JHMSC also seeks to improve provider safety and patient care quality through simulation-based research.
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership 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
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction, and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (JHMSC) is seeking a Simulation Education Program Manager. JHMSC is dedicated to supporting the growing use of simulation methodologies in health professions, education, and professional practice. JHMSC provides consultative and supportive services for simulation-based curriculum development and delivery, assessment, faculty development, and system integration for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and Johns Hopkins Hospital System (JHHS) entities as well as external clients. JHMSC also seeks to improve provider safety and patient care quality through simulation-based research.
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership 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
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction, and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Frame Your Credentials Around Research Administration
Johns Hopkins Program Manager roles frequently sit within research centers and grant-funded departments. Tailor your resume to show experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, budgets, or compliance requirements, the language that appears in their actual postings.
Target Departments With Recurring Hiring Cycles
Schools of Public Health, Medicine, and Engineering at Johns Hopkins post Program Manager roles year-round. Focusing on departments with ongoing federal grants improves your odds, since those units have both the budget and organizational infrastructure to support visa filings.
Understand How CPT and OPT Apply During Your Search
If you're currently on F-1 status, confirm your OPT start date aligns with a realistic offer and onboarding timeline. Johns Hopkins accepts CPT and OPT but H-1B cap registration in March means timing your application submission matters for cap-subject transitions.
Ask About PERM Timelines Before Accepting an Offer
Johns Hopkins sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for program management roles, but PERM processing through DOL can take one to two years before an I-140 is filed. Clarify whether the specific department has run this process for the role category before.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Verified Sponsorship Openings
Not every Johns Hopkins Program Manager posting leads to a sponsorship conversation. Use Migrate Mate to surface roles at Johns Hopkins that are verified for visa sponsorship, so you're applying where international candidates are already welcome.
Prepare a Specialty Occupation Explanation for Your Role
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for program management positions. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to document why the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, connecting your degree and job duties directly to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Johns Hopkins University sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The university has established immigration support processes, typically working with outside immigration counsel on I-129 petitions. Because Program Manager is a scrutinized category under USCIS specialty occupation standards, your petition will need clear documentation linking your degree field to the specific duties of the role.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Johns Hopkins University?
Applications go through the Johns Hopkins Careers portal at jobs.jhu.edu. Each posting lists required qualifications, and roles are organized by school or division. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible Program Manager openings at Johns Hopkins on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions where international candidates are actively considered, saving you time on outreach to roles that won't lead to a sponsorship conversation.
Which visa types does Johns Hopkins University commonly use for Program Manager roles?
Johns Hopkins sponsors H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying categories), F-1 OPT and CPT for students, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree field, and where you are in your immigration journey. H-1B is the most common route for non-TN visa-eligible candidates transitioning from OPT.
What qualifications does Johns Hopkins University expect for Program Manager roles?
Most Program Manager postings at Johns Hopkins require a bachelor's degree in a related field, with preference for candidates who have experience in research administration, grant management, or public health program coordination. Roles tied to federally funded research often expect familiarity with compliance frameworks. Advanced degrees can offset years-of-experience requirements, and PMP certification strengthens applications for operationally focused roles.
How do I navigate the H-1B filing timeline when targeting a Program Manager role at Johns Hopkins?
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year, with the lottery typically completed by late March or April. If you're on OPT, your employer needs to submit the registration before that window closes. Johns Hopkins works with immigration attorneys who manage the petition timeline, but you should confirm well before the registration period that the hiring department is aligned on sponsoring your filing.