Nursing Skills & Simulation Center Operations Coordinator

Nursing Skills & Simulation Center Operations Coordinator

Salary: $57,960.00 Annually
Location: Aurora, IL
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
College/School: Nursing
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 11/12/2026

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. 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)

Experience:

• 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.

Work Hours: Days and hours may vary as needed including days, evenings, and weekends. This is an in-person position requiring daily on-site engagement on Aurora University campus.

Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.

• Health InsuranceChoice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Dental and Vision InsuranceChoice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Life Insurance and AD&D1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children.
• Long Term Disability60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options.
• TIAA Retirement AccountThe 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 OffVacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees.
• HolidaysThe university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed.
• Tuition AssistanceTuition 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 ConsortiumsAU 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 (Download PDF reader).

Required Questions

1. Do you possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you currently hold an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have at least three (3) years of professional experience working as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
   • Yes
   • No