Simulation Education Program Manager

The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (JHMSC) is dedicated to supporting the growing use of simulation methodologies in health professions education and professional practice.

JHMSC provides consultative and supportive services for simulation-based curriculum development and delivery, assessment, faculty development and system integration for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and Johns Hopkins Hospital System (JHHS) entities as well as external clients.

JHMSC also seeks to improve provider safety and patient care quality through simulation-based research.

We are seeking a Simulation Education Program Manager who will be responsible for maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and appeal of the educational experiences provided through the JHMSC.

The Manager oversees a team of simulation educators who collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and implement simulation-based learning activities for a wide range of health professionals and trainees.

From initial idea to full-fledged curriculum, the Manager is tasked with ensuring sound methodology and outstanding quality at every stage of the process.

The manager will oversee the development of curricula across multiple inter-professional disciplines, build and implement a comprehensive plan to assess program effectiveness and competency-based learner outcomes and advance continuing medical education programs of the center.

The manager will work closely with the JHMSC leadership to develop world class educational programs, taught both on-site and off-site to internal and external customers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Project Management

• Leads the simulation education team in collaborating with faculty, subject matter experts, program administrators, education staff, and other stakeholders in all aspects of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based activities, addressing education, assessment, research and process improvement needs.
• Provides direction and leadership to the simulation education team in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities fostering a collaborative team culture, achieving JHMSC goals, supporting ongoing professional development, and performance feedback.
• Oversees a diverse portfolio of simulation-based educational projects, guiding their development, and implementation within specified timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinates with JHMSC leadership to accomplish the goals, mission and vision of JHMSC.

Program Development

• Serves as subject matter expert in simulation-based curriculum teaching, assessment and instructional design methods to provide consultation and guidance to faculty, instructors and stakeholders.
• Leads the formulation and execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for educational initiatives within the simulation center, defining objectives and metrics of success and ensuring alignment with the center's overarching mission.
• Develops a distance learning service as part of the expanded educational program.
• Identifies and supports the implementation of new educational technologies and methods to enhance simulation-based learning experiences.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Fosters collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, hospital departments, and educational institutions, to advance simulation in healthcare education, research, and quality improvement endeavors.
• Collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine stakeholders and outside entities to optimize simulation-based instruction, including identification of simulation instructor training needs and leading faculty development to meet those needs, emphasizing best practices in simulation-based teaching, debriefing and assessment methodologies.
• Develops and manages relationships across Johns Hopkins Medicine entities and JHU to advance training and evaluation efforts.

Evaluation & Quality Assurance

• Evaluates simulation outcomes comprehensively, analyzing changes in learners' knowledge, skills, team performance, and safety concerns, effectively communicating findings and recommendations.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards set by accrediting bodies and the simulation center, leveraging data analysis to propose enhancements and drive the development of new, impactful curricula.
• Supports the attainment and maintenance of relevant educational accrediting bodies requirements.
• Contributes to the development of self-studies and reviews, completes necessary analyses, and prepares comprehensive reports for outside agencies.

Research & Innovation

• Oversees and / or conducts quantitative and qualitative data analyses to support data-driven decision making and action planning.
• Provides analytical support to anticipate future training needs and develop strategies to meet those needs in the most effective and efficient way possible.
• Conducts annual evaluations of the center's educational and assessment programs and utilization of Center resources for inclusion in reports to key stakeholders.
• Participates in educational research and scholarly activity, including learner assessment, program evaluation and analysis of the impact of simulation education activities.

Professional Development

• Identifies training needs among simulation instructors, trainers and simulation operations teams.
• Oversees and conducts staff development activities and training to improve simulation-based education, assessment, and research and development efforts of the JHMSC.
• Mentors and supports simulation educators, faculty, and stakeholders in optimizing simulation methodologies for educational and process improvement purposes.
• Establishes annual departmental goals and monitors their accomplishment.
• Creates and fosters a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Conducts and completes annual reviews of simulation education team members.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills in working with various stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display diplomacy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong technical and computer skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a stationary position.
• Must be able to move inside the workspace to access equipment and traverse between different workspaces to support simulation activities or perform other duties.
• Must be able to operate, prepare, inspect, and repair equipment.
• Must be able to position self to maintain equipment must be able to transport equipment, weighing up to 50 pounds (100 pounds as part of a 2-person team).
• Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds to and from overhead locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education or science related field.
• Ten or more years of simulation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration and licensure in related healthcare field (i.e., nursing, respiratory therapy, etc.)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) and / or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• CHSE or CHSE-A Certification or obtained within two years of hire.
• Two years' work in a clinical discipline.

Classified Title : Simulation Education Program Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Simulation Education Program Manager

Role / Level / Range : ACRP / 04 / MG

Starting Salary Range : Min $86,500 - Max $151,400 Annually ($117,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : M-F 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Exempt Status : Exempt

Location : School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Department name : 10003333-SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center

Personnel area : School of Medicine