Simulation Operations Assistant

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

PERA Retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs is seeking a Simulation Operations Assistant to learn day‑to‑day operations of the Simulation Center and labs, including preparation, setup, execution and teardown of all simulation activities.

The role supports students and faculty during training, helps maintain a safe environment through equipment upkeep and inventory management, and reports to the Health Sciences Simulation Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Able to obtain Certified Healthcare Simulation Operator Specialist (CHSOS) Certification within 24 months of hire as a condition of promotion and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain department reports.
• How to apply moulage to standardized participants and manikins.
• Executes the disposal of sharps according to OSHA regulations.
• Work may require hours before 8am, after 5pm and/or weekends based on simulation and student needs.

Skills

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Equipment upkeep

Education

Associate degree

CHSOS Certification

Job description

Title: Simulation Operations Assistant

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range:$50,891.00 annual gross

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners. Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home. As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next. We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities. The primary role of the Simulation Operations Assistant is an entry level career progression position that will be responsible for training in the day-to-day operations of the Simulation Center and simulation labs. This includes learning preparation, set up, execution and teardown of all simulation activities. The Simulation Operations Assistant will assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment through equipment upkeep, managing supply inventory, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Additionally, this role serves as an assistant resource for students and faculty during simulation training experiences by answering routine questions related to learning resources and equipment use.

Reports to: Health Sciences Simulation Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

Training the following duties:

• Update and maintain department reports.
• How to apply moulage to standardized participants and manikins.
• Executes the disposal of sharps according to OSHA regulations.
• Work may require hours before 8am, after 5pm and/or weekends based on simulation and student needs.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Restock shelving supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean simulation environment.
• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Able to obtain Certified Healthcare Simulation Operator Specialist (CHSOS) Certification within 24 months of hire as a condition of promotion and continued employment.

Objective Criteria for promotion. After 24 months in the position, the employee will be eligible for promotion upon completion of the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operator Specialist (CHSOS) to the position of Simulation Operations Specialist.

We will post it as career progression and after 24 months experience and completion of the CHSOS certification, the employee will move to Simulation Specialist. If the person does not complete the CHSOS, their appointment will be terminated.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 31,2026. Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained. Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. Visa support is not available for this position.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Objective Criteria for promotion. After 24 months in the position, the employee will be eligible for promotion upon completion of the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operator Specialist (CHSOS) to the position of Simulation Operations Specialist. We will post it as career progression and after 24 months experience and completion of the CHSOS certification, the employee will move to Simulation Specialist. If the person does not complete the CHSOS, their appointment will be terminated. Pikes Peak State College will conduct reference checks and a criminal background check on the selected candidate. Employment offers and continued employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Life Balance

Pikes Peak State College offers a generous amount of annual leave and sick leave. Depending on your employment category and full or part-time status, Pikes Peak State College offers 15 hours a month of annual leave and 10 hours a month of sick leave accrual. There are paid holidays and alternate paid holidays which allow the college to be closed Christmas Day through New Year's Day. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Tuition Reimbursement

Education and your success is a priority at Pikes Peak State College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our college. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and spouse/domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the Colorado Community College System. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Health, Dental & Vision

Pikes Peak State College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide you and eligible dependents, spouse/domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options. In addition to medical coverage, the college offers dental and vision insurance plans to choose from. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) offer you an easy way to pay for eligible medical and childcare expenses with money that's set aside with a pre-tax benefit. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Disability Coverage

Pikes Peak State College offers disability insurance to help you meet needs should you become unable to work due to an illness or injury.

Life Insurance

Pikes Peak State College offers life insurance paid for by the college to eligible employees. Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies are available for those interested in additional coverage. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.