Simulation Center Technical Lead

Current Job Openings – Des Moines University; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development funding

Wellness facilities

10% retirement match

Job summary

Des Moines University (DMU) invites applications for a Simulation Technical Specialist in our Simulation Mega Center. This hands-on role designs, operates, and advances immersive educational experiences for learners and faculty using patient simulators, audiovisual systems, and mixed reality tools.

You will lead technical operations, train faculty and staff, manage equipment lifecycles, and partner with educators to implement innovative simulation programs that push the boundaries of healthcare

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in computer technology required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• One year of experience required; five years preferred in healthcare/medical simulation contexts.
• Experience with audiovisual and/or information technology and/or simulation technology required.
• Certifications/licenses such as A+, CHSE, CHSOS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical operations of a state-of-the-art Simulation Center, overseeing patient simulators, audiovisual systems, mixed reality technologies, software applications, and networked learning environments.
• Provide expert technical support and training for faculty, staff, and learners, troubleshooting complex simulation systems and optimizing technology to enhance educational outcomes.
• Manage simulation technology assets and lifecycle activities, including equipment acquisition, inventory, preventive maintenance, warranties, upgrades, vendor relationships, and repair coordination.
• Collaborate with educators to design, implement, and evaluate innovative simulation experiences, leveraging data and emerging technologies to advance learning.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through system integration, documentation, process development, staff mentoring, budget support, and research of new simulation technologies and solutions.

Skills

AV/IT troubleshooting

Technical training delivery

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in computer technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AV systems

IT/networking

Simulation software

Job description

Des Moines University (DMU) invites applications for a Simulation Technical Specialist in our Simulation Mega Center. This hands-on role designs, operates, and advances immersive educational experiences for learners and faculty using patient simulators, audiovisual systems, and mixed reality tools.

You will lead technical operations, train faculty and staff, manage equipment lifecycles, and partner with educators to implement innovative simulation programs that push the boundaries of healthcare