Simulation Events Coordinator

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

16 paid holidays

Personal leave

Sick time

Health insurance

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Flexible work schedules

Teleworking options

Professional learning and development

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Physician Assistant Program invites applications for a Simulation Events Coordinator. This role provides operational, technical, and administrative support for simulation-based education events, coordinating setup, equipment, and spaces across PA and Pharmacy programs.

Under the simulation educator, the coordinator ensures efficient events, maintains records, assists faculty, learners, and staff, and helps create a safe, professional learning environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• Two years of experience in event or meeting management, fundraising or development, public or client relations; healthcare education support preferred.
• Experience in simulation, laboratory operations, or healthcare education support preferred.
• Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and administrative support to department, campus center, or school events.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of events or meetings for simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, and OSCE spaces for the PA Program and School of Pharmacy program.
• Coordinate strategic planning and assist in goal setting for simulation laboratories; assist in creation of novel approaches to building business such as special events, services or incentives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of concepts and processes.
• Generate proposals and other documents to secure business for all services related to assigned events for simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, such as facility, and/or equipment.
• Provide general professional and administrative duties to support events and troubleshooting issues that arise throughout the event.
• Assess outcomes and make appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain database or other records of students, faculty or staff for assigned events.
• Assist in preparation of promotional and informational items.
• May supervise staff and/or volunteers and ensure the efficient recruitment/interviewing and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clery Act compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Physician Assistant Program in the School of Graduate Studies has an opportunity for a Simulation Events Coordinator (Events Coordinator). The Simulation Events Coordinator will provide operational, technical, and administrative support for simulation-based education events within the Physician Assistant Program and School of Pharmacy. Working under the direction of the simulation educator, this position assists with the daily coordination of events for simulation laboratory operations, clinical skills rooms, and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) spaces by preparing learning environments, coordinating room and equipment set-up and breakdown, maintaining simulation resources, and supporting faculty, staff, standardized patients, and learners.

The Simulation Coordinator helps ensure simulation events and activities are conducted efficiently by providing logistical support, maintaining accurate records, troubleshooting routine operational issues, assisting with event coordination, and contributing to a safe, organized, and professional learning environment.

Benefits Information

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Provide professional and administrative support to department, campus center, or school events.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of events or meetings for simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, and OSCE spaces for the PA Program and School of Pharmacy program. May be responsible for facility logistic aspects of simulations, including set-up and tear down, seating arrangements, technical, and atmosphere.
• Coordinate strategic planning and assist in goal setting for simulation laboratories. Assist in creation of novel approaches to building business such as special events, services or incentives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of concepts and processes.
• Generate proposals and other documents to secure business for all services related to assigned events for simulation laboratories, clinical skills rooms, such as facility, and or equipment. Negotiat…e terms and conditions of contracts with some latitude.
• Provides general professional and administrative duties to support events and troubleshooting issues that arise throughout the event.
• Assess outcomes and make appropriate recommendations.
• Maintain database or other records of students, faculty or staff for assigned events.
• Assist in preparation of promotional and informational items.
• May supervise staff and/or volunteers and ensure the efficient recruitment/ interviewing and training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications) or related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in event or meeting management, fundraising or development, public, or client relations. Experience in simulation, laboratory operations, or healthcare education support is preferred.

Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and innovation and discovery.

Hiring Range: $53,500 - $57,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read theUMB Notice of Non-Discriminationfor more information.

Job

Reg or CII Exempt Staff

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Organization

Graduate School

Job Posting

Aug 14, 2026

Unposting Date

Aug 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM