Assistant Director SIM Center - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Assistant Director SIM Center - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking an Assistant Director of SIM Center to join our team of professionals. The Assistant Director of the Medical Simulation Center plays a critical leadership role in the daily operations, educational programming, and strategic development of the Albert and Debbie Taño Medical Simulation Center. This position assists with leading strategic planning initiatives and establishes goals and objectives for the medical simulation center and aspects directly related to the academic mission of the university.

This position reports to the Director of the Medical Simulation Center.

Duties

• Support the Director in the strategic planning, growth, and evaluation of simulation services across the institution. Monitor and evaluate simulation sessions, learner outcomes, and program effectiveness using data‑driven metrics.
• Ensure alignment with accreditation standards, institutional learning objectives, and best practices in simulation‑based education. Assist in accreditation efforts and management of projects of major initiatives.
• Assist with the management and oversight of the medical simulation center, ensuring effective execution and compliance for department staffing, budgeting, and programming. Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s strategic vision and plan.
• Ensure that department goals and objectives are communicated and achieved. Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, implementation, and integration of simulation resources and methodologies.
• Participate in strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas. Coordinate proposal reviews, collection and completion of data, and preparation of reports.
• Assist with managing budgets, grants, and financial planning under the direction of the Director. Recommend operating budgetary needs, forecasting expenses, and ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources for the Simulation Center.
• Assist in the administration and interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Enforce guidelines and regulations from FIU, HWCOM, the State of Florida, and other relevant governing bodies. Recommend department policies and procedures, ensure compliance, and provide training for staff as needed.
• Assist with developing partnerships throughout the University to attain departmental goals and objectives. Responsible for liaison activities among functional areas and other departments. Develop strategies to effectively collaborate across all departments, such as business development, accounting, and scheduling education to facilitate new business, enhance existing business arrangements, manage budgeting, and ensure resources are available to support program coordination.
• Encourage and contribute to scholarly activity, including simulation‑based research and presentations/publications. Co‑lead faculty development workshops in simulation methodology, debriefing techniques, and curriculum design. Learner orientations and promote interprofessional education initiatives that utilize simulation‑based learning.
• Assist with the design and…