Simulation Operations Specialist - Dean's Office

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's UCLA Simulation Center is seeking a Simulation Operations Specialist to plan and support educational and research activities. You will set up high-fidelity simulations, maintain AV and lab equipment, coordinate training across learner groups, and assist with research data collection.

The role requires strong collaboration with faculty and staff and occasional evenings/weekends. Join a state-of-the-art facility applying immersive techniques to transform health education and patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with MS Office and learning new software including AV equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate lab equipment.
• Knowledge of AV equipment and basic wiring support.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a team and independently; problem-solve and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and support simulation sessions using high-fidelity simulators and clinical equipment.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational activities across learner groups and disciplines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot simulation, AV, and related equipment; preventive maintenance.
• Develop and implement simulation-based tools and instructional solutions.
• Support simulation-related research projects and data collection.
• Provide daily operational support for the UCLA Simulation Center.
• Represent the UCLA Simulation Center with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Data management

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

AV equipment

PC and Mac operation

Job description

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Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Some evenings and weekends required)

Posted Date

07/14/2026

Salary Range: $35.5 - 53.8 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31865

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The UCLA Simulation Center is a state-of-the-art, interprofessional health professions training facility that applies active learning and immersive educational techniques, tools, and technologies to transform health education and patient safety.

Under the general guidance of the Executive and Operations Directors, the Simulation Operations Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and supporting educational and research activities within the Center, including undergraduate and graduate medical training, nursing education, and UCLA Health staff and patient safety programs. This position provides operational and technical support for the daily functions of the Center, including expertise in the operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and user training of simulation equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Set up, operate, and support simulation sessions using high-fidelity simulators, computer systems, and clinical equipment.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational and training activities across multiple learner groups and disciplines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on simulation, audio-visual, and related technical equipment.
• Develop and implement innovative simulation-based tools and instructional solutions to enhance learning experiences.
• Support simulation-related research projects and data collection activities.
• Provide daily operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the Simulation Center.
• Serve as a representative of the UCLA Simulation Center, interacting regularly with faculty, staff, students, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Salary Range: $35.50 - 53.80 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) to interact with and work effectively with other faculty, staff, students, and vendors in a positive, helpful, and cooperative working relationship.
• Skills in operating a PC and Mac with experience in MS Office and the ability to learn additional software programs, including audiovisual and computerized simulation equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Knowledge of operation of standard audio-visual equipment: projectors, microphones, portable screens, media players, etc.
• Mechanical skills to competently maintain and use equipment in the simulation center. Ability to perform basic wiring and cable installation.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment based on changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Organizational and time management skills to keep materials in order, track various projects, maintain files, and follow through on assignments to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources and problem solve quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to express technical information clearly and simply to non-technical persons.
• Self-motivated and requires little to no supervision.
• Able to work evenings and weekends. Willingness to perform occasional overtime to meet the teaching schedule and essential duties.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical training, and/or experience in data management, statistics, virtual reality applications, and/or instructional design

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.