Nursing Simulation/Skills Lab Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waivers & Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams seeks a Nursing Simulation/SkillsLab Coordinator to lead its BSN program's simulation and nursing skills lab. You will develop, operate, and maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support faculty and students in achieving learning outcomes.

This role reports to the Associate Dean of Nursing and requires a current MA RN license, at least a bachelor’s degree (master's preferred).

Qualifications

• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred.
• Clinical experience in a specialty field; knowledge and experience in baccalaureate education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, and run simulation and nursing skills events.
• Prepare, clean, and store all simulation and skills lab equipment and technology.
• Maintain simulation and skills lab inventory and recommend purchasing.
• If Simulation Coordinator possesses a master's degree, teaching laboratory courses may be expected.
• Create an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability in the lab and clinical environment.
• Provide program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives.

Skills

Nursing Simulation

Lab Operations

Student Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Simulation equipment handling

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students.Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, andabout seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives.In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed toelevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators,fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In additionto our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortifiedour dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appearedon U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Collegesfor 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of TopPublic Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College'sfocus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflectedin additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer onSocial Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal artscolleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schoolsgraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Nursing Simulation/SkillsLab Coordinator works as part of the team in MCLA's Baccalaureateof Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and is an educational andtechnical expert who can develop, operate, maintain, troubleshoot,repair simulation and nursing skills lab equipment. The position works closely with nursing faculty members of theBaccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program, supporting theProgram and curriculum for the BSN major. This essential staffmember is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of thesimulation/nursing skills lab focusing extensively on facilitatingstudent learning outcomes associated with prescribed course andprogram outcomes, implementation of the nursing curriculum, programevaluation and improvement; supports the philosophy of nursingprogram and supports the mission of the College.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Associate Dean of Nursing

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. Scheduling, planning, and running simulation and nursing skillsevents.


2. Preparation, cleaning, and storage of all simulation and skillslab equipment and technology before, during, and after studentlearning events.


3. Maintaining simulation and skills lab inventory and recommendpurchasing to Associate Dean of Nursing.


4. If Simulation Coordinator possesses a master's degree, teachinglaboratory courses may be expected.


5. Create an educational environment which fosters innovation,responsiveness, and accountability in the lab and clinicalenvironment.


6. Provide program-specific expertise and is actively engaged inrelevant department initiatives.


7. Serve as a professional role model for students in the lab andclinical environment.

Requirements

• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in goodstanding.


• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred.


• Clinical experience in a specialty field; knowledge andexperience in baccalaureate education preferred.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent, 10-month, benefited position withinthe APA bargaining union. Position starts in January 2027. Salaryfor this position is $56,000-$68,000 per year.

Employee Benefits

Health Insurance: MCLA offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-typehealth insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage iseffective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage iseffective immediately.

Retirement: The MA State Employee Retirement System provideseligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-yearvesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligibleemployees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5%employer matching contribution. Tuition Waivers & Discounts:eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children,receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges,and universities.

Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generousvacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation,issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on theentry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is noteligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations toqualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should youneed to request a reasonable accommodation for the applicationprocess, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of HumanResources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed tofostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, andinclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricularand employment opportunities for all applicants, students, andemployees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin,age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status,veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on thebasis of sex in any educational program or activity that theyoperate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and othernon-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim TitleIX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary ofthe Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
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