Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing invites an energetic faculty leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation, a faculty administrative appointment. The role supports undergraduate and graduate nursing education by leading the Clinical Simulation Program across campuses, ensuring high-quality, innovative simulation experiences.

The Assistant Director oversees operations, personnel, budgeting, and compliance with national standards, working with senior

Qualifications

• Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the IRC-Clinical Series.
• Experience leading simulation programs.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Clinical Simulation Program across campuses.
• Direct day-to-day operations: scheduling, facilities, technology, resources.
• Develop standardized workflows and ensure high-quality simulation services.
• Monitor simulation utilization and implement process improvements.
• Align simulation operations with curricular priorities and institutional goals.
• Supervise Healthcare Simulation Assistants and manage staffing plans.
• Foster staff development and engagement.
• Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance for simulation activities.

Skills

Program leadership

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Budget management

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Tools

Simulation software

Clinical simulation equipment

Job description

Faculty

Job Summary: The College of Nursing is seeking an energetic faculty leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation, a faculty administrative appointment. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment within the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Teaching Track with dedicated time for the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation role. This position is responsible for the operational leadership, management, and continuous improvement of the College of Nursing Clinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses. This position oversees the daily operations of simulation facilities, personnel, technology, resources, and educational support services to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based simulation experiences that support undergraduate and graduate nursing education.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation Science and in close operational collaboration with the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements, the Assistant Director implements strategic initiatives, manages operational resources, supervises simulation personnel, supports faculty development, advances quality improvement efforts, and ensures compliance with national simulation standards, accreditation requirements, and university policies. The Assistant Director serves as an operational leader for the Clinical Simulation Program. simulation education resource, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative partnerships that advance the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities for experiential learning.

This position is responsible for developing efficient operational systems, monitoring program performance, supporting budget and resource management, maintaining state-of-the-art simulation facilities and technologies, and promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and exceptional service for faculty, students, staff, and external partners.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation Science within the College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs. The Assistant Director works in close operational collaboration with the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements, who provides day-to-day operational coordination and direction. This position directly supervises the Healthcare Simulation Assistants and serves as a member of the Clinical Education and Placements leadership team.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

Program Leadership & Operations

• Provides operational leadership for the College of Nursing Clinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses. Oversees simulation operations, personnel, facilities, technology, and resources to ensure high-quality, efficient, and consistent simulation experiences that support undergraduate and graduate curricula. Develops standardized operational processes, monitors program performance, and collaborates with faculty and leadership to optimize resources and support the College's strategic priorities.
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Simulation Program, including scheduling, facilities, technology, and operational resources.
• Develop and maintain standardized operational workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality simulation services.
• Monitor simulation utilization, operational performance, and resource allocation; implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to align simulation operations with curricular priorities and institutional goals.

Personnel Leadership

• Provides leadership and supervision of simulation personnel to foster a highly engaged, collaborative, and high-performing team. Oversees workforce planning, staff development, performance management, and employee engagement while promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning.
• Supervise Healthcare Simulation Assistants through recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate personnel assignments to ensure operational coverage across simulation locations.
• Foster employee engagement, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with leadership to anticipate workforce needs and support organizational growth.

Quality, Accreditation & Regulatory Oversight

• Promotes excellence in simulation-based education through evidence-based practices, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to national standards. Ensures simulation activities meet accreditation, regulatory