Simulation and Educational Technology Specialist

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking a Simulation and Educational Technology Specialist to coordinate student compliance activities and deliver AHA BLS instruction. The role supports the CNHP, collaborates with faculty, and ensures accurate compliance documentation for clinical placements.

The candidate will manage simulation operations, provide technical assistance for instructional technology, and maintain confidential student records while reporting to the Director

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in technology or related field.
• Experience in healthcare, educational, technology, or compliance-related environment.
• AHA-BLS instructor certification or ability to obtain and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing student compliance activities and fingerprinting, background checks, and drug screenings.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and instruct BLS courses; maintain records and course logistics.
• Provide operational and technical support for the Simulation Center and instructional tech.

Skills

BLS instruction

Tech support

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree in technology

Healthcare/education exp

Job description

Simulation and Educational Technology Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Simulation and Educational Technology Specialist.

Location: Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division: College of Nursing and Health Professions

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Grant Funded: No

Pay Grade: N08

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This position exists to coordinate student compliance activities while providing simulation, instructional, and educational technology support for the College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). The position also coordinates and delivers American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) instruction, maintains student compliance records, supports simulation operations, and provides technology assistance for instructional and administrative functions. This position reports to the Director of Information & Simulation Technology and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to support the college's educational mission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage nursing student compliance activities, including fingerprinting, background checks, and drug screenings by scheduling appointments, monitoring completion, maintaining confidential records, resolving compliance issues, and ensuring all requirements are satisfied prior to clinical placement.
• Serve as the College's American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Program Coordinator by planning, scheduling, coordinating, and instructing BLS courses; maintaining instructor and student certification records; managing course registration and logistics; tracking certification renewals; ordering training materials; submitting required documentation; and ensuring compliance with AHA Training Center standards.
• Provide operational and technical support for the Simulation Center, including setup, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory management, and coordination of vendor repairs for simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, task trainers, and high-fidelity manikins.
• Provide technical support for instructional and administrative technology by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing computers, printers, software applications, classroom technology, and other technology resources within the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
• Serve as a technology resource for faculty, staff, and students by providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to promote the effective use of instructional technology, simulation resources, and related systems.
• Maintain departmental records, documentation, and compliance tracking systems while ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of student, certification, and departmental information.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental operations, educational activities, accreditation efforts, and the mission of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in technology or related field. Experience in a healthcare, educational, technology, or compliance-related environment. AHA-BLS instructor certification or ability to obtain and maintain. Current Notary Public commission or ability to obtain commission upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, and software for faculty offices, labs, and instructional spaces.
• Maintain service records, track support requests, and recommend hardware and software needs to administration.
• Manage student records and files with strict confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation and file management systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in office productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications.
• Exhibit strong organizational, time management, communication, and scheduling skills.
• Ability to coordinate and administer an American Heart Association training program.
• Knowledge of instructional design and adult learning principles.
• Ability to maintain regulatory compliance and certification documentation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple training events and instructors.
• Ability to evaluate learner competency using nationally recognized standards.
• Maintain knowledge of current AHA BLS guidelines, certification requirements, and instructional standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in technology or related field. Simulation experience and CHSOS certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programssuchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety and security of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.