Standardized Patient Program Director - Travel-Required

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Director for the Standardized Patient Program to lead SP operations and simulation activities within the School of Medicine. The role oversees SP personnel, curricula, and quality improvement, collaborating with faculty and external partners to ensure high-quality simulation-based education.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with travel between Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, clinical education, or simulation is preferred
• Experience with standardized patients and role portrayal, feedback, and performance assessment preferred
• AHA BLS certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day administration and development of the Standardized Patient Program
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate SP personnel
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support SP-based education and accreditation activities
• Maintain program policies, records, and training resources
• Represent SP services to departments, affiliates, and external partners
• Oversee SP payroll and program expenditures
• Instruct AHA BLS courses for School of Medicine learners

Skills

Program leadership

Supervisory experience

Education program development

Stakeholder collaboration

Quality improvement

SP-based simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAÉ platform

Learning Management System

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Director for the Standardized Patient Program to lead SP operations and simulation activities within the School of Medicine. The role oversees SP personnel, curricula, and quality improvement, collaborating with faculty and external partners to ensure high-quality simulation-based education.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with travel between Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri.