Skills Lab Specialist

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a Skills Lab Specialist to manage nursing skills and simulation labs, ensuring safety, equipment readiness, and hands-on learning. You will work closely with faculty to help students build clinical skills, maintain supplies, and support readiness for clinical practice.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree, Georgia RN license, BLS, and 2 years of clinical experience, plus familiarity with simulation tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience.
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare simulation or a simulation lab environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains nursing skills labs and simulation scenarios.
• Organizes equipment and materials for clean, ready-to-use labs.
• Operates and troubleshoots simulation mannequins and AV gear.
• Records maintenance and repair activities accurately.
• Guides and supports students during practice sessions.
• Assists in scheduling labs and tracking student progress.
• Monitors inventory and ensures supplies are stocked.
• Collaborates with faculty to plan lab sessions and simulations.
• Supports evidence-based practices aligned with course goals.
• Trains faculty, instructors, and students on simulation equipment usage.
• Ensures labs comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Handles and disposes of biohazardous materials safely.
• Leads lab tours for visitors and prospective students.
• Demonstrates professionalism through communication and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Simulation equipment

AV equipment

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Skills Lab Specialist

Job ID: 304441

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages the planning, setup, and daily operations of nursing skills and simulation labs to support the nursing program. Ensures labs are safe, well-equipped, and support hands-on learning. Works closely with faculty to help students build clinical skills. Maintains supplies, operates simulation equipment, and provides technical and instructional support to improve student learning and readiness for clinical practice.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and takes down skills labs and simulation scenarios
• Organizes equipment and materials to keep the lab clean and ready for use
• Operates, troubleshoots, and performs basic repairs on simulation mannequins and AV equipment
• Keeps accurate records of maintenance and repairs
• Supports students during practice by giving guidance and feedback
• Helps schedule labs, track student progress, and share updates with faculty
• Monitors supplies and equipment to keep inventory up to date
• Orders supplies and ensures materials are always stocked
• Collaborates with faculty to plan lab sessions and create simulations
• Supports the use of evidence-based practices aligned with course goals
• Trains faculty, instructors, and students on how to use simulation equipment
• Ensure labs adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Safely handles and disposes of biohazardous materials
• Leads tours of the labs for visitors and prospective students
• Shows professionalism through clear communication, teamwork, reliability, and dedication

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications

Current license in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse

BLS certification required

Required Experience

Two (2) years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a relevant field

Preferred Experience

Experience in healthcare simulation or a simulation lab environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Self-motivated and work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a learning environment

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in using simulation technology, medical equipment, and audiovisual systems

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.