Associate Director, Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute - Medical Education

DaMar Staffing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL, seeks an Associate Director for the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute (SAIL) within Medical Education. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, staff, and budgeting to deliver high‑quality simulation programs.

The role emphasizes scheduling, client coordination, vendor management, ethics, and staff development, with collaboration across leadership and external partners to advance curricular projects and institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, healthcare administration, biological sciences, theater/theater arts, or related field.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; highly organized with multitasking ability.
• At least 8 years in managerial roles overseeing a simulation team of 10+ direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of SAIL and ensure smooth delivery of simulations.
• Oversee scheduling, coordination, and implementation of client and curricular programs.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for resources.
• Monitor budgeting, billing, and cost tracking; report to Executive Director.
• Ensure activities follow best practice standards and ethics.
• Support staff development, engagement, and wellness.
• Collaborate with Executive Director on strategic initiatives.
• Work with clients on project implementation planning.
• Perform other duties and participate in projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Healthcare Administration/related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Associate Director, Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute - Medical Education

Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Salary: $100,000 to $125,000

Company: University of Illinois

Job Details

Hiring Department: Medical Education

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $125,000.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits and Perks

• This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute (SAIL), including staff, delegation of work, training, planning, policy development, budget, and finances.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day operations of Simulation and Integrative Learning Institute (SAIL), ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of human-based and technology-based simulation programs.
• Oversees scheduling, coordination, and implementation of client and curricular programs, balancing resources with organizational priorities.
• Manages vendor relationships and procurement processes for technical, material, and service resources.
• Monitors financial operations, including budgeting, billing, and cost tracking, and provides regular updates to the Executive Director.
• Ensures simulation activities are designed and implemented in accordance with recognized standards of best practice and established codes of ethics.
• Supports staff development, engagement, and wellness, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Collaborates with the Executive Director and leadership team on select initiatives and projects, providing operational insights to inform strategic planning.
• Works with clients on project implementation planning.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Biological Sciences, Theater/Theater Arts of a related field.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as additional relevant software tools that enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Possesses a minimum of 8 years of prior experience in managerial or supervisory roles, specifically overseeing a simulation team comprising at least 10 direct reports. Expert in fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment, driving innovation, and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Adept at analyzing performance metrics and utilizing feedback to enhance training modules and simulation processes.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.