Simulation Education Program Manager (School of Medicine - SIM Center)

The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (JHMSC) is seeking a Simulation Education Program Manager.

JHMSC is dedicated to supporting the growing use of simulation methodologies in health professions, education, and professional practice. JHMSC provides consultative and supportive services for simulation-based curriculum development and delivery, assessment, faculty development and system integration for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and Johns Hopkins Hospital System (JHHS) entities as well as external clients. JHMSC also seeks to improve provider safety and patient care quality through simulation-based research.

The Simulation Education Program Manager is responsible for maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency, and appeal of the educational experiences provided through the JHMSC. The Manager oversees a team of simulation educators and the Standardized Patient and Teaching Associate (SP/TA) program, who collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and implement simulation-based learning activities for a wide range of health professionals and trainees. From initial idea to full-fledged curriculum, the Manager is tasked with ensuring sound methodology and outstanding quality at every stage of the process. The manager will oversee the development of curricula across multiple inter-professional disciplines, build and implement a comprehensive plan to assess program effectiveness and competency-based learner outcomes and advance continuing medical education programs of the center. The manager will work closely with the JHMSC leadership to develop world class educational programs, taught both on-site and off-site to internal and external customers.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Project Management

- Provides direction and leadership to the education team in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities fostering a collaborative team culture, achieving JHMSC goals, supporting ongoing professional development, and performance feedback.
- Fosters collaborative relationships and stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners, including faculty, hospital departments, and educational institutions, to advance simulation in healthcare education, research, and quality improvement endeavors.
- Coordinates with JHMSC leadership to accomplish the goals, mission and vision of JHMSC.

Device/Manikin-Based Simulation Education Management

- Lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of device/manikin-based simulation activities in collaboration with faculty, subject matter experts, program administrators, and simulation education staff.
- Oversee the educational quality, instructional integrity, and operational readiness of device/manikin-based simulation experiences across interprofessional disciplines.
- Provide expert consultation on simulation-based curriculum design, facilitation, debriefing, and assessment methodologies specific to device/manikin-based learning.
- Support the development and integration of innovative technologies, equipment, and teaching strategies to enhance device/manikin-based simulation experiences.
- Ensure device/manikin-based simulation activities are aligned with educational objectives, learner needs, and best practices in simulation-based education.

Standardized Patient/Teaching Associate (SP/TA) Based Simulation Education Management

- Manage the operations and ongoing development of the Standardized Patient and Teaching Associate (SP/TA) program.
- Oversee SP/TA content development, workflow, policies and procedures, staff development, and quality assurance.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and leadership to SP/TA program staff, standardized patients, and teaching associates.
- Collaborate with users and stakeholders to optimize SP-based instruction, debriefing, and assessment practices.
- Identify training needs and support the recruitment, preparation, development, and performance of standardized patients and teaching associates.
- Ensure SP/TA-based simulation activities are delivered with consistency, professionalism, and fidelity to program standards.

Program Development

- Serves as subject matter expert in simulation-based curriculum teaching, assessment and instructional design methods to provide consultation and guidance to faculty, instructors and stakeholders.
- Contributes to the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for educational initiatives within the simulation center, defining objectives and metrics of success, and ensuring alignment with the center’s overarching mission.
- Identifies and supports the implementation of new educational technologies and methods to enhance simulation-based learning experiences.
- Collaborates with users to optimize instruction and professional development, emphasizing best practices in simulation-based teaching, debriefing, and assessment methodologies.

Evaluation and Quality Assurance

- Oversees all aspects of evaluation and quality assurance for simulation-based education programs.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards set by accrediting bodies and the simulation center, leveraging data analysis to propose enhancements and drive the development of new, impactful curricula.
- Contributes to the development of self-studies and reviews, completes necessary analyses, and prepares comprehensive reports for outside agencies.

Research and Innovation

- Oversees and/or conducts data analyses to support data-driven decision making and action planning.
- Participates in educational research and scholarly activity, including learner assessment, program evaluation and analysis of the impact of simulation education activities.
- Conducts annual evaluations of the center’s educational and assessment programs and utilization of Center resources for inclusion in reports to key stakeholders.
- Promote innovation in simulation methodology, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and educational delivery.
- Support initiatives that enhance the center’s reputation for excellence in simulation-based education, research, and innovation.

Professional Development

- Identifies training needs among simulation instructors, standardized patients, teaching associates, trainers, and simulation operations teams.
- Organizes and conducts staff development activities and training to improve simulation-based education, assessment, and research and development efforts of the JHMSC.
- Establishes annual departmental goals and monitors their accomplishments.
- Conducts and completes annual reviews of education team members.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills in working with various stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and display diplomacy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong technical and computer skills.
- Strong customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master's Degree in Education, Health Science, Allied Health, or related field.
- Ten years of simulation experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Documented experience in Standardized Patient and/or Teaching Associate educational methodology.
- Registration and licensure in related healthcare fields (i.e., nursing, respiratory therapy, etc.)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification or obtained within two years of hire.

Classified Title: Simulation Education Program Manager  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: $89,585 - $156,725 Annually ($123,100 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center   
Personnel area: School of Medicine