About this role
Manager – F. Marie Hall SimLife Center
Midland College | Midland, Texas
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of the F. Marie Hall SimLife Center provides strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of all SimLife Center operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality simulation-based learning experiences for Midland College students, faculty, healthcare partners, and other community stakeholders. This position supports excellence in simulation-based education by coordinating student instruction and evaluation, developing and implementing simulation scenarios, training faculty in simulation best practices, managing simulation equipment and technology, and ensuring the efficient operation of the center. The Manager fosters an innovative learning environment that promotes clinical competence, critical thinking, interprofessional collaboration, and patient safety.
ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE
At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.
Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.
Three Core Values define our culture
YES – We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset
STUDENTS – Student success is at the center of every decision we make
ACT – We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results
We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.
What You Can Expect at Midland College
- A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision
- A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities
- Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day
If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Simulation Center Operations
- Oversee the daily operations, scheduling, and efficient utilization of the SimLife Center.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and user protocols for the SimLife Center.
- Coordinate the use of simulation facilities, equipment, and resources for Midland College programs, healthcare partners, and other approved users.
- Manage inventory and coordinate the procurement of supplies, equipment, and materials
- Coordinate the maintenance, repair, calibration, and replacement of simulation equipment, manikins, and related technology.
- Assist with vendor communication, product evaluation, contract negotiations, and equipment purchases.
- Support external partners utilizing the SimLife Center and serve as a liaison for simulation-related activities.
- Develop strategic goals and recommend improvements to enhance simulation services, technology, operations, and educational effectiveness.
Simulation Design and Implementation
- Plan, design, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios that support clinical education across Health Sciences programs.
- Collaborate with faculty to align simulation activities with course objectives, program outcomes, and best practices in simulation-based education.
- Assist faculty in identifying learning needs, developing evaluation tools, and measuring student performance and outcomes.
- Manage and integrate simulation activities, documentation, and resources within the College's learning management system (LMS).
- Facilitate simulation activities, including pre-briefing, scenario implementation, debriefing, and learner evaluation.
- Ensure simulation activities reflect current evidence-based practice, patient safety principles, and applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
Instruction and Faculty Support
- Teach, facilitate, and evaluate simulation experiences for nursing and other Health Sciences/Allied Health students, as assigned.
- Provide training, mentorship, and technical support to faculty in the effective use of simulation technologies and instructional strategies.
- Participate in the continuous assessment and improvement of simulation-based instruction and educational outcomes.
- Compile, analyze, and submit student evaluation data to program directors, department chairs, and faculty as appropriate.
- Assist faculty with simulation scenario development, implementation, and revision.
Personnel and Administration
- Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate simulation technology support staff in collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences.
- Troubleshoot and resolve simulation equipment and technology issues in coordination with Midland College Information Technology and external vendors.
- Maintain records related to simulation equipment, maintenance, inventory, utilization, and program activities.
- Participate in departmental meetings, college committees, accreditation activities, and professional development.
- Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in healthcare simulation.
- Assist with student recruitment and community outreach events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, or eligibility for Texas licensure prior to employment.
- Minimum of three years of diverse clinical nursing experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers and common educational, business, and healthcare software applications
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language
- Valid Texas driver's license (or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe), a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to be insured under Midland College's vehicle insurance policy
- Required Application Materials Applicants must submit a current resume, a cover letter highlighting their qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position, and unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Applicants are also encouraged to submit letters of recommendation, although they are optional. Applications that do not include the required materials may not be considered
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching didactic and/or clinical nursing courses or precepting nursing students
- Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating simulation-based learning experiences
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use, operation, and maintenance of healthcare simulation technology, simulation equipment, and audiovisual systems
- Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and healthcare simulation pedagogy
- Certification in healthcare simulation, such as the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe after hire
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical office
- Business Hours
- M-Th 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. F 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Summer M-Th 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 pm
- Periodic evening and weekend hours during peak periods (e.g., open enrollment, payroll)
- Occasional travel (less than 10%)
Physical Demand
- Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Use of manual dexterity
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town may be required
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
Salary Range $86,925 - $115,915
BENEFITS
Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs.
- medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA
- retirement savings programs
- tuition remission for employees
- generous paid time off including winter break
To learn more, go to Midland College Benefits *eligibility may vary based on job classification
SECURITY SENSITIVITY
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, CV/resume, and transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.