Assistant Director of the Nursing Resource Center

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem State University seeks a dedicated Assistant Director for the Nursing Resource Center in Salem, MA. The role oversees daily operations, coordinates simulation labs, manages equipment, and guides staff and students to ensure readiness from theory to clinical practice.

The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing faculty to align simulation experiences with accreditation standards and curricula, with on-site duties and potential evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• MSN preferred; BSN with relevant experience considered.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in clinical nursing education, simulation, or clinical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Nursing Resource Center, including simulation lab scheduling and equipment management.
• Supervise lab staff and student workers; provide training and feedback.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate simulation-based learning aligned with nursing curriculum and accreditation standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing education

Simulation

Clinical coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

MSN preferred; BSN with experience

RN license (active)

Tools

CCP placement system

Job description

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Job Description - Assistant Director of the Nursing Resource Center (2600079M)

Job Description

Assistant Director of the Nursing Resource Center - ( 2600079M )

Description

The School of Nursing prepares the next generation of nurses to lead with skill, compassion, and clinical confidence. The Nursing Resource Center sits at the heart of that mission — and the Assistant Director who helps run it shapes the hands‑on learning environment where students move from classroom theory to clinical readiness.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Resource Center, including simulation lab scheduling, equipment management, and staff coordination. You will design, facilitate, and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences aligned with current nursing curriculum and accreditation standards, working closely with nursing faculty to ensure skills lab activities connect meaningfully with didactic and clinical coursework. You will also supervise lab staff and student workers, providing ongoing guidance, training, and performance feedback to maintain a high‑functioning, student‑ready environment.

What you do at Salem State University matters. As a staff member, you'll be part of an institution that is a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution and that serves one of the most diverse student bodies in Massachusetts. We believe in building a workplace culture that mirrors our values: inclusive, equitable and driven by a genuine desire to help people succeed. You'll find professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment and work that connects directly to our students' futures.

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred; BSN with relevant experience considered
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience in clinical nursing education, simulation, or clinical coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with clinical placement systems (e.g., CCP)
• Experience with simulation-based education
• Experience in higher education or academic settings
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities,which may require occasionalwork on evenings and weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please email [e-mail] .

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official Title : Assistant Director

Primary Location

Job

Job

: Education

Agency

Agency

: Salem State College

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 21, 2026, 7:22:24 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 82,000.00 - 88,000.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affinitative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Jenifer Murphy - 9785426508

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No