Manager High Fidelity and Procedural Simulation, Simulation Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan available day one

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a skilled manager for operations at the Simulation Center. This role is pivotal in overseeing simulation training and personnel management, ensuring effective development and delivery of multidisciplinary learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 5 years of experience in healthcare or a related field. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a related field.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to write clear SOPs and internal directives.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and personnel for simulation and task training.
• Develop and oversee curriculum implementation.
• Recruit and train new hires for the simulation center.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Excel

DocuSign

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Job Summary

Manages the operations and personnel for high fidelity simulation and task training for the UT Southwestern Simulation Center.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 5 years experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑development skills, with the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team operating across multiple activity tracks and shifting daily priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear SOPs, executive‑level summaries, client‑facing emails, and internal staff directives.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute in a high‑volume, high‑stakes operational environment with tight, often‑immovable deadlines.
• Working knowledge of healthcare staffing models, clinical workflow design, room and resource utilization, and supply‑chain operations in a hospital or academic medical center setting.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget development, variance analysis, vendor negotiation, and partnership with Financial Analyst staff on quoting and reconciliation.
• Skilled at facilitating cross‑functional meetings with clinical faculty, administrative leadership, finance, contracts, and external clients; able to surface and resolve competing priorities professionally.
• Proven ability to enforce standard work and accountability—including holding team members to documented SOPs and addressing deviations directly and constructively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with comfort using data (Excel pivots, dashboards) to drive operational decisions.
• Ability to maintain composure, judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive personnel, faculty, or client matters.
• Familiarity with electronic‑signature platforms (DocuSign), calendaring and scheduling systems, REDCap or equivalent survey tools, and learning‑environment platforms is preferred.

Job Duties

• Interacts with multiple departments and stakeholders to provide operational support for simulation courses. Develop, implement, and deliver various immersive multi‑disciplinary learning opportunities.
• Develop and oversee curricula implementation and yearly updates, including performance data tracking.
• Manage personnel regarding work expectations, attendance, and evaluations. Recruit and train new hires.
• Assist with building courses, logistics, schedules, and data management.
• Administrator‑level operation of learning management system – Education Management Solutions (EMS) Simulation IQ system.
• Assist development of business plans for the simulation center.
• Conduct financial processes including invoices and collections from multiple departments.
• Liaison to assist faculty and staff with grant applications. Maintain processing of yearly documentation, revisions, and renewals.
• Maintain current and future accreditations including ACS‑AEI and SAGES FLS, FES and FUSE. Compile and complete applications.
• Oversight and/or performance of equipment maintenance and purchasing, including simulators, robots, and task trainers.
• Manage and track supply inventory, ensure stock levels, and order items as necessary.
• Maintain IACUC and other standards in the operations of the ARC lab. Oversight of all IACUC protocols.
• Assist faculty with preparing IRB protocols and supporting documentation.
• Supports the strategic educational and research missions of the institution.
• Technical proficiency with all aspects of simulation, including high fidelity simulations, virtual reality simulation and task trainers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Location and Details

Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job: Professional & Executive

Organization: 214000 – Simulation Center

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: May 11, 2026, 7:39:09 AM