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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.
The Simulation Operations Specialist provides essential technical and operational support for clinical simulation and skills-based learning. This role manages audiovisual systems during simulations, assists faculty with Standardized Patient (SP) scenarios, and oversees SP logistics, training, and documentation. Responsibilities include maintaining lab readiness, managing inventory and equipment, supporting room setup and teardown, and ensuring smooth delivery of simulation activities. The specialist serves as a liaison between faculty and SPs to maintain scenario fidelity, supports data collection for research and evaluation, and contributes to quality assurance processes.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Provide operational and technical support for simulation and skills activities.
Operate and troubleshoot audiovisual/recording systems during simulations.
Assist faculty in preparing Standardized Patient (SP) scenarios and support SP training, scheduling, and documentation.
Manage SP logistics, including sign-in, orientation, feedback collection, and forms.
Oversee inventory, supply ordering, and equipment tracking.
Assist with room setup, teardown, cleaning, and equipment staging.
Support student and faculty orientations to simulation and lab procedures.
Maintain overall lab readiness and support quality assurance efforts.
Serve as liaison between SPs and faculty to ensure scenario accuracy and fidelity.
Support data collection and documentation to assist research and program evaluation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
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Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.Salary:
$65,000 - $75,000 year.College or Department:
CON: Information TechnologyLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Application Deadline:
2026-01-05Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: