Standardized Patient Program Coordinator

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Houston-area SHSU The Woodlands Center is seeking a Standardized Patient Program Coordinator to manage daily nursing labs and coordinate SP activities.

You will recruit, train, and supervise SPs, work with faculty to design scenarios, ensure compliance, and maintain records while supporting simulation-based learning across courses.

Qualifications

• Nursing License preferred, Bachelor's required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the clinical setting, simulation, or program coordination.
• Experience working with standardized patients or actors in an educational setting strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage program logistics effectively.
• Familiarity with simulation standards and educational evaluation methods.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates standardized patient activities to support clinical learning objectives.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop, implement, and refine case scenarios that reflect diverse patient populations and clinical conditions.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, and evaluates standardized patients to ensure consistency, professionalism, and alignment with simulation standards.
• Coordinates scheduling, room assignments, resources, documentation, and compliance requirements related to SP activities.
• Maintains records of participation, evaluations, and compensation and assists with assessment, quality improvement, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders regarding SP activities and supports simulation-based learning experiences.
• Supervises staff and student assistants as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certification

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Staff supervision

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Simulation equipment

Job description

Requisition

202600236S

Title

Standardized Patient Program Coordinator

FLSA status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 13. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Occupational Category

Technical/Para-Professional

Department

Nursing

Division

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date

08/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Nursing License preferred, Bachelor's required. Minimum of five years of experience in the clinical setting, simulation, or program coordination. Experience working with standardized patients or actors in an educational setting strongly preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to supervise staff and manage program logistics effectively. Familiarity with simulation standards and educational evaluation methods. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for the day to day operations of SHSU The Woodlands Center (TWC) nursing labs while maintaining a professional relationship with faculty, staff and students at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates standardized patient (SP) activities to support clinical learning objectives. Collaborates with faculty to develop, implement, and refine case scenarios that reflect diverse patient populations and clinical conditions. Recruits, trains, schedules, and evaluates standardized patients to ensure consistency, professionalism, and alignment with simulation standards. Coordinates scheduling, room assignments, resources, documentation, and compliance requirements related to SP activities. Maintains records of participation, evaluations, and compensation and assists with assessment, quality improvement, and strategic planning initiatives. Serves as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders regarding SP activities and supports simulation-based learning experiences. Supervises staff and student assistants as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment and instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and to work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Eligible to attend Simulation conferences after one year of employment. Occasionally required to work during evening or Saturday events that must be covered. Position requires cleaning the lab, mannequins, and changing bed linens. Must be able to lift mannequins weighing up to 75 pounds.
As a practicing RN healthcare provider a current CPR certification is required.

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48128

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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