Lab Manager/Clinical Simulation Director

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University is seeking a Lab Manager / Clinical Simulation Director responsible for the strategic oversight of clinical simulation operations and laboratory services supporting nursing and allied health programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in nursing or a related field, with progressive experience in healthcare education and laboratory operations. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are necessary for this role, which ensures compliance, supervises staff, and enhances instructional quality.

The position promotes diversity and equality in employment and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Progressive experience in clinical simulation, healthcare education, laboratory operations, or academic program support.
• Experience with simulation technology platforms, computerized patient simulators, and instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for simulation-based education.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop operational procedures that impact instructional quality and student success.

Skills

Clinical simulation operations

Healthcare instructional practices

Laboratory management principles

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Simulation technology platforms

Job description

Responsibilities and Role Summary

The Lab Manager / Clinical Simulation Director is responsible for the strategic oversight, administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of clinical simulation operations, laboratory services, and experiential learning environments supporting nursing and allied health academic programs.

This position provides leadership for simulation-based education, laboratory compliance, instructional technology integration, equipment management, accreditation readiness, and operational support for faculty and students. The role ensures simulation and laboratory activities align with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evolving healthcare workforce practices.

The position exercises independent judgment in managing simulation operations, coordinating complex instructional activities, administering simulation technologies, supervising staff and student workers, and developing operational procedures that directly impact instructional quality, student success, clinical preparedness, and accreditation outcomes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Progressive experience in clinical simulation, healthcare education, laboratory operations, or academic program support.
• Experience with simulation technology platforms, computerized patient simulators, and instructional technologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical simulation operations, healthcare instructional practices, and laboratory management principles.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards, infection control practices, and laboratory safety regulations.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain simulation technologies and instructional equipment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop operational procedures and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty, students, staff, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or clinical healthcare credential preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience supporting nursing or allied health accreditation processes.
• Supervisory or operational management experience in a healthcare or higher education environment.
• Experience with budget management, inventory systems, and simulation program assessment.

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.