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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provide direction, leadership and support of all simulation and standardized patient activities for School of Medicine students, residents, fellows, PT, OT, nursing, advanced nurse practice students, pharmacy and other health professions students as well as CME/faculty development events at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Simulation Center and Standardized Patient Center and the Department of Anesthesiology clinical simulation centers.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Data Quality Assurance – Provides leadership to ensure that simulation programs meet quality assurance standards for education and user expectations, including benchmarking of other medical schools and hospital programs. Collaborate with SP Medical Director and faculty on QA processes to assure data and assessment quality for OSCE sessions (SP raters, faculty, team staff etc.), including tracking SP/student assessment data for accuracy. Coordinate with the Office of Education to ensure learner data is accessible for program evaluation and learner assessment purposes.
- Strategic and Operational Leadership – Provides strategic and operational oversight of the Wood Simulation Center and Standardized Patient Center located in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. In collaboration with faculty leaders, develop a vision and strategic plan for the centers and ensure its effective implementation. Create and develop policies and procedures to ensure the effective execution of the mission and operations of the centers.
- Personnel/HR processes – Supervises the Standardized Patient Manager, Standardized Patient Educators, Simulation Technicians, Administrative Coordinators and anesthesia interns on the simulation rotation. Recruit, hire and lead staff to ensure effective maintenance and operations of programs. Provide training, performance appraisal, disciplinary counseling and actions for staff and employees. Assign responsibilities and work tasks to staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Financial oversight – Oversight and approval of budgetary expenditures. Manage contracts and relationships with simulation and audio-visual companies. Monitor equipment needs, wear and tear and proactively plan for replacement and purchase of new equipment to align with budgetary cycles. Prepare event cost estimates and proposals. Submit information necessary for invoicing to OE Finance. Prepare budget estimates for proposed WUSM and external client activities. Prepare activity reports.
- Serve as a resource for simulator and learning management system operations. Serve as a back-up for staff as needed, including operating simulators and learning management systems.
- Coordination of Curriculum Design – Collaborate with the Medical Directors on appropriate instructional design and curriculum development for simulation training based on input of faculty for medical students, residents, fellows, team training, inter-professional, advanced practice nursing students and nursing personnel. This activity includes selecting competency domains for training, developing strategies to enhance programs and services, utilizing available resources and acquiring additional tools to create a realistic learning environment. Serve on curricular or other committees.
- Strategic Direction – Provides strategic and operational planning initiatives in support of ILC, including input to OE leadership regarding long range simulation planning, and support to the Department of Anesthesiology’s simulation center.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Alternative work schedule.
- Exposure to chemicals.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
- Occasional lifting (25 lb or less).
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
Equipment
- Office equipment.
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
- Simple hand tools.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Acute Care, Budget Management, Chronic Diseases, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Care Nursing, Curriculum Development, Digital Recording, Instructional Design, Manage Resources, Microsoft Office, Multiple Project Management, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Pathophysiology, Patient Care, Physiological Psychology, Problem Solving, Project Management, Recording System, Troubleshooting, Written Communication
Grade
G14
Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provide direction, leadership and support of all simulation and standardized patient activities for School of Medicine students, residents, fellows, PT, OT, nursing, advanced nurse practice students, pharmacy and other health professions students as well as CME/faculty development events at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center Simulation Center and Standardized Patient Center and the Department of Anesthesiology clinical simulation centers.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Data Quality Assurance – Provides leadership to ensure that simulation programs meet quality assurance standards for education and user expectations, including benchmarking of other medical schools and hospital programs. Collaborate with SP Medical Director and faculty on QA processes to assure data and assessment quality for OSCE sessions (SP raters, faculty, team staff etc.), including tracking SP/student assessment data for accuracy. Coordinate with the Office of Education to ensure learner data is accessible for program evaluation and learner assessment purposes.
- Strategic and Operational Leadership – Provides strategic and operational oversight of the Wood Simulation Center and Standardized Patient Center located in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. In collaboration with faculty leaders, develop a vision and strategic plan for the centers and ensure its effective implementation. Create and develop policies and procedures to ensure the effective execution of the mission and operations of the centers.
- Personnel/HR processes – Supervises the Standardized Patient Manager, Standardized Patient Educators, Simulation Technicians, Administrative Coordinators and anesthesia interns on the simulation rotation. Recruit, hire and lead staff to ensure effective maintenance and operations of programs. Provide training, performance appraisal, disciplinary counseling and actions for staff and employees. Assign responsibilities and work tasks to staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Financial oversight – Oversight and approval of budgetary expenditures. Manage contracts and relationships with simulation and audio-visual companies. Monitor equipment needs, wear and tear and proactively plan for replacement and purchase of new equipment to align with budgetary cycles. Prepare event cost estimates and proposals. Submit information necessary for invoicing to OE Finance. Prepare budget estimates for proposed WUSM and external client activities. Prepare activity reports.
- Serve as a resource for simulator and learning management system operations. Serve as a back-up for staff as needed, including operating simulators and learning management systems.
- Coordination of Curriculum Design – Collaborate with the Medical Directors on appropriate instructional design and curriculum development for simulation training based on input of faculty for medical students, residents, fellows, team training, inter-professional, advanced practice nursing students and nursing personnel. This activity includes selecting competency domains for training, developing strategies to enhance programs and services, utilizing available resources and acquiring additional tools to create a realistic learning environment. Serve on curricular or other committees.
- Strategic Direction – Provides strategic and operational planning initiatives in support of ILC, including input to OE leadership regarding long range simulation planning, and support to the Department of Anesthesiology’s simulation center.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Alternative work schedule.
- Exposure to chemicals.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
- Occasional lifting (25 lb or less).
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
Equipment
- Office equipment.
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
- Simple hand tools.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Acute Care, Budget Management, Chronic Diseases, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Care Nursing, Curriculum Development, Digital Recording, Instructional Design, Manage Resources, Microsoft Office, Multiple Project Management, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Pathophysiology, Patient Care, Physiological Psychology, Problem Solving, Project Management, Recording System, Troubleshooting, Written Communication
Grade
G14
Salary Range
$75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Center Director
Lead with your degree field alignment
Center Director roles typically require a bachelor's or master's in education, nonprofit management, or child development. Open your application by connecting your degree directly to the role so hiring managers see your OPT eligibility as straightforward, not a complication.
Address your OPT timeline upfront
Center Director hiring often takes 60 to 90 days. Know your OPT end date and communicate it confidently. If your STEM OPT extension applies, say so clearly. Employers are more willing to sponsor when they see a clear authorization runway ahead of them.
Target mission-driven organizations
Nonprofits, community health centers, early childhood programs, and federally funded education organizations are more experienced with work authorization processes than small private employers. These organizations have HR infrastructure and genuine motivation to retain qualified program leadership long term.
Quantify your program management impact
Center Directors oversee staff, budgets, compliance, and outcomes. Employers sponsoring a visa need confidence you can deliver results. Use specific numbers in your resume: staff size managed, program enrollment growth, grant compliance records, or accreditation achievements tied to your leadership.
Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not before
Wait until an employer has decided they want you before discussing visa sponsorship. Framing it as a straightforward H-1B visa petition at the offer stage, rather than a risk upfront, keeps the conversation focused on your value rather than your immigration status.
Verify specialty occupation eligibility for your specific role
H-1B sponsorship for Center Director roles depends on whether the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Roles requiring general management degrees may face scrutiny. Confirm the job description clearly ties the role to a qualifying specialty occupation before pursuing sponsorship.
Center Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Center Director on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A Center Director position tied to a degree in education, child development, nonprofit management, or public administration typically qualifies. Your OPT authorization must match the job's field. If your degree is unrelated, the role may not satisfy OPT requirements and could jeopardize your status.
Where can I find Center Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. You can browse Center Director roles and filter by employers who have a history of sponsoring work visas. This saves significant time compared to screening general job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship willingness upfront.
Does STEM OPT apply to Center Director roles?
Only if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field and the role qualifies as directly related to that field. Most Center Director positions are tied to education or social sciences degrees, which are not STEM-designated. Students with degrees in data science, public health informatics, or similar STEM fields may qualify if the role has a strong analytical or technical component.
Do Center Director employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
It varies significantly by organization. Federally funded nonprofits, large early childhood education networks, and community health organizations are more likely to have H-1B sponsorship experience than small private centers. The role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, not just preferred. Confirm this before relying on sponsorship as your long-term plan.
What counts as a valid OPT employer for a Center Director role?
A valid OPT employer is any organization that offers paid, degree-related work in a role qualifying under your authorized field. For Center Director positions, the employer must be a legitimate organization, the role must require skills from your degree program, and you must work at least 20 hours per week. Volunteer-only or unpaid arrangements do not satisfy OPT employment requirements.