Director of Interprofessional Simulation Center

DESCRIPTION:
Hartnell College invites an equity-minded, innovative, and dynamic leader to serve as the Director of the Interprofessional Simulation Center. This is a pivotal leadership role designed for a visionary who can bridge healthcare education and clinical excellence. You will champion a state-of-the-art learning environment, developing immersive programs that redefine the student experience and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for the Salinas Valley and beyond.

DEFINITION:
Under the general direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, Nursing and Health Sciences, the Director plans, organizes, and leads the operational and strategic activities of the Interprofessional Simulation Center (Sim Center). The Director serves as a key liaison between academic divisions, industry partners, and regulatory agencies, providing high-level professional assistance to the Dean while ensuring the Center remains at the forefront of simulation technology and pedagogy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Dean of Academic Affairs. Exercises general direction and supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification that is the strategic architect of the Sim Center; specifically focused on simulation technology and interprofessional pedagogy as well as overseeing, directing, and participating in the daily functions, operations, projects, and activities of the Sim Center. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating program work with that of other District divisions and outside agencies. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the Dean of Academic Affairs by its focus on simulation technology and interprofessional pedagogy while the Dean has significant authority over and oversight of a broad cluster of academic fields in nursing and allied health or whole academic units with responsibility for accomplishing planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
The District reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Administrators can be assigned to work at any district location or learning site and in some cases can be assigned to multiple locations and learning sites.

CORE RESPONSABILITIES:

I. Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Visionary Direction: Lead the implementation of simulation-based learning across Nursing, Respiratory Care, Emergency Medicine, and other Health Science programs.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Support the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in simulation-based education by facilitating scenarios the District. Ensure simulation spaces, equipment, and resources are accessible and supportive of equitable learning experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging trends in healthcare technology and simulation pedagogy to ensure Hartnell College Simulation Center emerges as a regional leader in healthcare.

• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage the Sim Center’s annual budget within District Policy; oversee forecasting, expenditures, and resource allocation to optimize facility use.
• Grant Administration: Identify, apply for, and manage local, state, and federal grants to support Center expansion and innovation.
• Asset Procurement & Management: Coordinate the procurement, scheduling, and maintenance of high-fidelity simulators and lab equipment, prioritizing academic needs while supporting appropriate use by industry and community partners

• Regulatory Excellence: Maintain continuous compliance with Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) standards; manage all accreditation reporting and site visits.
• Community Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for marketing Sim Center services to industry partners and external revenue-generating partners; lead college and community outreach activities.
• Collaborative Governance: Chair the Sim Center Advisory Committee and collaborate with Program Directors to ensure clinical requirements and student learning outcomes are met.

• Staff Development: Recruit, supervise, and evaluate a diverse team of professional and technical staff; oversee orientation and mentoring for facilitators and staff on simulation best practices and debriefing techniques.
• Professional Growth: Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities for staff and faculty involved in simulation.
• Foster Collaborative Culture: Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and shared problem-solving.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Directly supervises the Healthcare Simulation Lab Coordinator, providing guidance, performance feedback, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Knowledge of:

• Simulation Pedagogy: Theories and practices of interprofessional simulation education and certification.
• Regulatory Frameworks: California Chancellor’s Office, BRN, BVNPT regulations, and ACEN, CoArc, INACSL, and SSH (Society for Simulation in Healthcare) accreditation standards.
• Business Operations: Principles of budget development, grant writing, and administrative management within a public agency or educational institution.

• Promote Equity: Exhibit a deep understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
• Lead Collaboratively: Navigate a participatory governance environment with a fair-minded, ethical, and influential leadership style.
• Communicate Effectively: Deliver high-impact presentations and represent the District professionally to governmental agencies and community partners.
• Solve Complex Problems: Utilize data and assessment outcomes to drive program improvements and operational efficiency.

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE:
Required: A Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Health Related: A minimum of two (2) years of healthcare-related employment experience.
• Simulation: prior experience with simulation pedagogy and operations, including active participation, leadership, or professional development with a simulation-focused organization
• Administrative: One (1) year of experience in an administrative leadership role.