Simulation Program Manager

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Simulation Program Manager to lead the administrative and daily operations of the Simulation Program across undergraduate and graduate programs on multiple campuses.

You will supervise Simulation Program Specialists, coordinate scheduling of personnel and equipment, oversee OSCEs, standardized patients, and high-fidelity simulations, and ensure safety and compliance with accreditation standards and university

Qualifications

• Leading and supervising simulation program staff and operations.
• Coordinating scheduling of personnel, equipment and daily simulation lab activities.
• Overseeing OSCEs and standardized patient activities.
• Experience with equipment procurement, inventory management, maintenance and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Simulation Program Specialists and providing leadership and operational support.
• Assisting with scheduling personnel, equipment, and day-to-day operations of simulation and skills laboratory.
• Overseeing OSCEs and standardized patient activities.
• Managing simulation equipment and related technologies including SIMIQ/Laerdal/Gaumard and video systems.
• Maintaining laboratory inventory and supplies for simulation resources.
• Coordinating equipment maintenance, repairs, warranties, and vendor communications.
• Providing training and guidance to faculty and staff on simulation equipment and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Vendor management

Faculty training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SIMIQ

Laerdal

Gaumard

Video recording systems

VR applications

Job description

Program Manager

Simulation Program Manager

Position Grade: 13

The College of Nursing is currently recruiting a Simulation Program Manager to manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of the College of Nursing Simulation Program across undergraduate, and graduate nursing programs at the Health Sciences Albuquerque and Rio Rancho campuses.

This position provides leadership and direction to staff supporting OSCEs, standardized patients, skills laboratories, high-fidelity simulations, and simulation activities. The Simulation Program Manager will also ensure that simulation activities are conducted safely and consistently with university requirements, accreditation expectations, College of Nursing procedures, and recognized simulation standards, including the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning standards.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervising Simulation Program Specialists and providing leadership, guidance, and operational support
• Assisting with scheduling personnel, equipment, and day-to-day operations of simulation and skills laboratory
• Overseeing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations OSCEs and standardized patient activities
• Managing low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation equipment and manikins
• Overseeing simulation software and technology platforms, including SIMIQ, Laerdal, Gaumard, video-recording systems, virtual reality applications, and feedback tools
• Managing task trainers, medication-dispensing systems, patient monitors, examination tables, headwalls, and multimedia equipment, and other simulation-related technologies
• Maintaining laboratory inventory, personal protective equipment, clinical supplies, moulage materials, and other simulation resources
• Coordinating equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, warranties, and service needs, including communication with manufacturers and vendors
• Providing technical support, training, and guidance for faculty and staff using simulation equipment, technology, and related systems
• Assisting with collecting simulation and operational data
• Promoting consistent, safe, and high-quality simulation practices across programs and campuses

The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience 2 of which are management level experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a health-related and/or academic environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with various modern IT Technologies and enterprise platforms
• Experience managing or coordinating operations across multiple programs, departments, or locations
• Experience with equipment procurement, inventory management, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, warranties, and vendor relationships
• CHSE or CHSOS certification

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: College of Nursing (AFD)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/4/2026

Positions posted with a Staff Type ofRegular orTerm are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.