Simulated Participant Manager

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Simulated Participant Manager to coordinate SPs, GTAs, and the daily operations of the Clinical Skills Center, collaborating with faculty and staff. This role requires a Bachelor's degree with at least two years in simulation-based or healthcare education, plus CHSE must be earned within two years post-hire.

Strong leadership, training, and data-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in simulation-based education, healthcare education, or clinical skills training.
• CHSE certification required within 2 years post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical skills center faculty and personnel across the state to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Collaborate with prospective patrons to assess their organization's learning needs that can be met through Simulated Participant (SP) activities; this includes but is not limited to tailoring new cases to meet their learning needs.
• Monitors, evaluates, and provides ongoing feedback to Simulated Participants (SPs) and Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) on script portrayal and feedback accuracy, quality assessment, and improvement.
• Collects and analyzes Simulated Participant (SP) and Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA) training and performance data after each assessment to ensure standardization and meeting standards of best practice.
• Active in onboarding Simulated Participants (SPs) and Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) by recruiting and interviewing new SPs. Updating and implementing an initial three step training process for all SPs.
• Manages LearningSpace software and data including adding users, setting up review access for faculty and students, exporting student grades, developing cases, creating activities, generating reports, and associating room/computer stations.
• Manages the tracking of CSC budget and learner hours for use in annual reporting.
• Maintains simulation documentation by maintaining and enforcing documented simulation center policies and procedures; manages documentation and secure confidential storage of digital data.
• Oversees and trains new sim coordinators, SPs, and GTAs on software and audiovisual equipment set‑up, function checks, operation, shut‑down, troubleshooting, and repair procedures, including annual system updates.
• Fosters positive relationships with schools/departments and assists faculty with the planning and execution of SP and GTA simulation activities.
• Participates in regular departmental meetings, conference presentations, and research projects as appropriate. Participates in community outreach programs and marketing; documents history of simulation center events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Recruitment

Training

Coaching

Performance management

MS Office

LearningSpace

Simulation technology

Data reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LearningSpace

Simulation technology

Job description

Job Title

Simulated Participant Manager

Job Summary

Simulated Participant Manager coordinates, manages, and oversees simulated participants (SPs), Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs), and the daily operations of the Clinical Skills Center including collaborating with faculty and staff.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in simulation-based education, healthcare education, or clinical skills training.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) is required post-hire within two (2) years.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong organizational, leadership, and time management abilities. Skilled in employee recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, LearningSpace, and simulation technology. Experienced in simulation program coordination, quality assurance, data management, reporting, and documentation. Demonstrates strong project management, problem-solving, collaboration, and professionalism while supporting a positive image of the Clinical Skills Center.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical skills center faculty and personnel across the state to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Collaborate with prospective patrons to assess their organization's learning needs that can be met through Simulated Participant (SP) activities; this includes but is not limited to tailoring new cases to meet their learning needs.
• Monitors, evaluates, and provides ongoing feedback to Simulated Participants (SPs) and Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) on script portrayal and feedback accuracy, quality assessment, and improvement.
• Collects and analyzes Simulated Participant (SP) and Gynecological Teaching Associate (GTA) training and performance data after each assessment to ensure standardization and meeting standards of best practice.
• Active in onboarding Simulated Participants (SPs) and Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) by recruiting and interviewing new SPs. Updating and implementing an initial three step training process for all SPs.
• Manages LearningSpace software and data including adding users, setting up review access for faculty and students, exporting student grades, developing cases, creating activities, generating reports, and associating room/computer stations.
• Manages the tracking of CSC budget and learner hours for use in annual reporting.
• Maintains simulation documentation by maintaining and enforcing documented simulation center policies and procedures; manages documentation and secure confidential storage of digital data.
• Oversees and trains new sim coordinators, SPs, and GTAs on software and audiovisual equipment set‑up, function checks, operation, shut‑down, troubleshooting, and repair procedures, including annual system updates.
• Fosters positive relationships with schools/departments and assists faculty with the planning and execution of SP and GTA simulation activities.
• Participates in regular departmental meetings, conference presentations, and research projects as appropriate. Participates in community outreach programs and marketing; documents history of simulation center events.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional working hours significantly beyond regular working hours, occasional travelling to off‑site locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more)

Job Details

• Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes
• Pay Class: Salary
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day
• Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No
• Job Posting Date: 07/8/2026