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Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.
Position Purpose:
The Nursing Skills & Simulation Center Lab coordinator works collaboratively with the director of the Center in the management and day-to-day operations of the nursing simulation and skills laboratories that offers best-in-class simulation and skills experiences to promote the students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. This will include the technical operations of patient simulators, audio-visual equipment, simulation software programs, virtual reality equipment and lab equipment and supplies. The successful candidate will contribute to Aurora University’s strategic commitment to expanding flexible, high-quality educational opportunities through innovative face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning experiences, as appropriate, that support diverse learners and evolving workforce needs.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate with faculty and course directors to facilitate the skill & health assessment lab content for weekly schedule for face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities as assigned.
- In coordination with the course faculty, prepare skills lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities to ensure a consistent correlation between didactic and lab content.
- Work closely with faculty to plan teaching-learning strategies that will increase the students’ ability to meet the clinical skill requirements of each respective course.
- Orients students and faculty to the Nursing Skills & Simulation Center.
- In partnership with course faculty, supervises students in clinical skills practice, provides demonstrations and schedules remediation, when necessary.
- In collaboration with faculty, implement evidence-based assessment tools to evaluate students’ ability to meet the course outcomes.
- Set up and cleanup of Experiential learning sessions including performing moulage on manikins, organizing daily needs for laboratory supplies, etc.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of Experiential learning equipment during simulation and/or laboratory activities, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of simulators, VR equipment, AV equipment and the simulation capture system; consumable simulation and laboratory supplies. (inventory, ordering, maintenance & storage)
- Assists with communicating with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repairs, technical issues and updates for all Experiential learning equipment;
- Assists the Simulation Director with technical and operational systems design, policies, planning, and support for IT-related needs.
- Participate in simulation activities i.e. voice of the patient or imbedded actor as needed, orientation/prebrief.
- Utilizing a team approach with the nursing faculty to develop schedules for the Center.
- Maintain Experiential learning schedule in outlook calendar & post semester schedule outside rooms.
- Ensures a safe learning environment, and the safe storage and disposal of all hazardous material.
- Maintains inventory of all NSSC equipment & supplies and works with Director to ensure timely preparation of lab supplies and equipment based on faculty requests and course schedules.
- Assist with ordering and stocking of equipment and supplies within the Center.
- Tracks Simulation Center utilization and collaborates with the Director to optimize space and resources accordingly.
- Develops and maintains skills to operate high-fidelity simulators and support simulation faculty.
- Participates in program recruitment and marketing, including providing tours for potentials students and their families, that may occur during the day, evening, and weekends.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- BSN (required)
- Current unrestricted Illinois RN license (required)
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist (CHSOS) or equivalent (preferred)
- At least three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (required)
- Worked in fast-paced teaching/learning lab environment (required)
- Previous simulation/lab experience (required)
- Familiar with Elsevier, ATI, and/or Brightspace (preferred)
- Preferred candidates will have teaching experience or demonstrated interest in hybrid and online instruction, instructional technology, and student-centered pedagogy.
Skills:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
- Ability to work with faculty and students across the programs to assist with learning activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling student files and personal student information.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work varying schedules and hours including evenings and weekends if necessary to accommodate open lab hours.
- Ability to correctly lift and carry manikins, equipment and supplies.
- Will take initiative, prioritize, and adapt to shifting variety of duties.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.
- Health Insurance
Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. - Dental and Vision Insurance
Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. - Life Insurance and AD&D
1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children. - Long Term Disability
60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. - TIAA Retirement Account
The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. - Paid Time Off
Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. - Holidays
The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. - Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval. - Tuition Exchange Consortiums
AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.
To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide here.
Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here.
Position Purpose:
The Nursing Skills & Simulation Center Lab coordinator works collaboratively with the director of the Center in the management and day-to-day operations of the nursing simulation and skills laboratories that offers best-in-class simulation and skills experiences to promote the students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. This will include the technical operations of patient simulators, audio-visual equipment, simulation software programs, virtual reality equipment and lab equipment and supplies. The successful candidate will contribute to Aurora University’s strategic commitment to expanding flexible, high-quality educational opportunities through innovative face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning experiences, as appropriate, that support diverse learners and evolving workforce needs.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate with faculty and course directors to facilitate the skill & health assessment lab content for weekly schedule for face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities as assigned.
- In coordination with the course faculty, prepare skills lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities to ensure a consistent correlation between didactic and lab content.
- Work closely with faculty to plan teaching-learning strategies that will increase the students’ ability to meet the clinical skill requirements of each respective course.
- Orients students and faculty to the Nursing Skills & Simulation Center.
- In partnership with course faculty, supervises students in clinical skills practice, provides demonstrations and schedules remediation, when necessary.
- In collaboration with faculty, implement evidence-based assessment tools to evaluate students’ ability to meet the course outcomes.
- Set up and cleanup of Experiential learning sessions including performing moulage on manikins, organizing daily needs for laboratory supplies, etc.
- Managing the day-to-day operations of Experiential learning equipment during simulation and/or laboratory activities, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of simulators, VR equipment, AV equipment and the simulation capture system; consumable simulation and laboratory supplies. (inventory, ordering, maintenance & storage)
- Assists with communicating with manufacturers regarding maintenance, repairs, technical issues and updates for all Experiential learning equipment;
- Assists the Simulation Director with technical and operational systems design, policies, planning, and support for IT-related needs.
- Participate in simulation activities i.e. voice of the patient or imbedded actor as needed, orientation/prebrief.
- Utilizing a team approach with the nursing faculty to develop schedules for the Center.
- Maintain Experiential learning schedule in outlook calendar & post semester schedule outside rooms.
- Ensures a safe learning environment, and the safe storage and disposal of all hazardous material.
- Maintains inventory of all NSSC equipment & supplies and works with Director to ensure timely preparation of lab supplies and equipment based on faculty requests and course schedules.
- Assist with ordering and stocking of equipment and supplies within the Center.
- Tracks Simulation Center utilization and collaborates with the Director to optimize space and resources accordingly.
- Develops and maintains skills to operate high-fidelity simulators and support simulation faculty.
- Participates in program recruitment and marketing, including providing tours for potentials students and their families, that may occur during the day, evening, and weekends.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- BSN (required)
- Current unrestricted Illinois RN license (required)
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operation Specialist (CHSOS) or equivalent (preferred)
- At least three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (required)
- Worked in fast-paced teaching/learning lab environment (required)
- Previous simulation/lab experience (required)
- Familiar with Elsevier, ATI, and/or Brightspace (preferred)
- Preferred candidates will have teaching experience or demonstrated interest in hybrid and online instruction, instructional technology, and student-centered pedagogy.
Skills:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
- Ability to work with faculty and students across the programs to assist with learning activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling student files and personal student information.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work varying schedules and hours including evenings and weekends if necessary to accommodate open lab hours.
- Ability to correctly lift and carry manikins, equipment and supplies.
- Will take initiative, prioritize, and adapt to shifting variety of duties.
- Proficient in Microsoft software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.
- Health Insurance
Choice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. - Dental and Vision Insurance
Choice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield. - Life Insurance and AD&D
1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children. - Long Term Disability
60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options. - TIAA Retirement Account
The University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs. - Paid Time Off
Vacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees. - Holidays
The university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed. - Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval. - Tuition Exchange Consortiums
AU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.
To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in simulation operations specialist jobs.
- Experience operating and maintaining high-fidelity simulation equipment such as patient simulators or flight trainers
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical, healthcare, education, or engineering-related field
- Proficiency troubleshooting audiovisual, networking, and software systems within simulation environments
- Familiarity with simulation management software platforms used to program and debrief scenarios
- Certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare or equivalent vendor-specific credentials
- Ability to collaborate with clinical educators, instructors, or program directors to support curriculum delivery
Tips for Your Simulation Operations Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to simulation hardware
List the specific simulation platforms you've operated, such as manikin-based patient simulators, flight training devices, or virtual reality systems. Generic 'AV equipment' language undersells your background. Hiring managers scan for exact platform names, so name them explicitly.
Get certified in relevant simulation standards
Certifications from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare or vendor-specific credentials for platforms like CAE or Laerdal separate your application from general AV technicians. Check job postings for the certifications listed most often and pursue gaps before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists simulation operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your sector
Filter openings by sector keyword, such as clinical simulation, defense training, or aviation, rather than searching the job title alone. Many simulation operations roles are posted under slightly different titles, and sector terms help you surface the ones that match your hands-on experience.
Prepare a scenario-based answer for every stage
Interviewers for simulation operations roles consistently ask how you've handled equipment failure mid-session. Prepare a specific example covering what broke, how you recovered the scenario, and what you changed afterward. Vague answers about 'troubleshooting' won't distinguish you.
Negotiate for maintenance and training budgets
When evaluating an offer, ask directly whether the role includes a budget for equipment calibration, software updates, and continuing education. Simulation labs with underfunded maintenance cycles create daily operational problems, and knowing upfront protects both your workload and your professional development.
Simulation Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most simulation operations specialists?
The companies hiring the most simulation operations specialists right now include Cleveland Clinic, Advocate Aurora Health, and University of Maryland Medical System, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities with simulation centers, and defense training contractors tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many simulation operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of simulation operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include simulation curriculum development, instructional design support, and remote technical support for distributed training systems.
How do you become a simulation operations specialist?
Start with a technical or healthcare-related degree, then build hands-on experience with simulation platforms through clinical education programs, military training facilities, or AV technician roles. Pursue vendor-specific certifications for the equipment used in your target sector. Volunteering or working part-time in a simulation center while completing your degree is a common and effective path.
How do you get hired as a simulation operations specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled as simulation technician or simulation lab assistant, which typically require less experience than specialist titles. Highlight transferable skills from AV support, IT helpdesk, healthcare aide, or laboratory technician work. Demonstrating familiarity with any simulation platform, even through coursework or a campus lab, strengthens an entry-level application considerably.
What does the simulation operations specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct an initial screening call focused on your technical background, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect scenario-based questions about equipment failures, session recovery, and working with instructors under time pressure. Some employers include a practical assessment where you demonstrate setup or troubleshooting on actual simulation equipment.
Where can I find and apply to simulation operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to simulation operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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