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Simulation Program Admin- School of Medicine

Primary Location Pasadena, California Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $74800 - $96800 / year
Job Number 1402101 Date Posted 01/22/2026
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Job Summary:

The Simulation Program Administrator plays a key role in delivering simulation-based education to medical students at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. The Simulation Program Administrator is a multifaceted role focused on coordinating short-term and long-term simulation events and projects. The incumbent also serves as an administrator to Simulation Center leadership and faculty, providing administrative and project management in support of the Centers business, curricular, and programmatic objectives. Detail orientation, problem-solving, accountability, organization, and adaptability are key to the successful fulfillment of this role.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Event Support:
  • Coordinates and manages all aspects of simulation event development and implementation including, but not limited to, drafting intra- and interdepartmental communications, documentation of processes, development of event materials, managing workflows, track deadlines and action items, determine personnel needs, schedule trainings, and event scheduling.
  • Provides support to simulation technicians and staff by handling clerical tasks, coordinating furniture setup, and arranging catering services to ensure smooth simulation operations.
  • Assists Standardized Patient (SP) Program staff with SP hiring, training, and payroll tasks.
  • Assists simulation technicians by providing backup and additional support in operating high-fidelity mannequins to meet demands and handle any overflow during simulation-based events.
  • Monitors event implementation to identify strategies for improvement to processes, flow, and communication.
  • Compiles, analyzes and disseminates event-related feedback from students, faculty, and staff.
  • Coordinates Simulation Center tours for internal and external visitors.
  • Project Management:
  • Manages and supports intermediate and long-term projects of moderate complexity, including the preparation, delivery, and follow-up work and action items. This may include supporting educational research projects, grant-funded curricular work, cross-disciplinary working groups, and programmatic assessment and evaluation.
  • Assists in continuous quality improvement and ensuring that accreditation standards are met with respect to program evaluation, including the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of simulation-based assessment and evaluation data for the purposes of iterative refinement of the simulation education curriculum.
  • Assists Simulation Center leadership with development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Assists Simulation Center leadership in preparing and submitting course- and program-related content, presentations, and other materials, including annual reports and other external-facing publications.
  • Collaborates with Simulation Center staff to generate and analyze key operations metrics related to resource utilization, including standardized patient labor, budgetary, material/supply, and space usage.  
  • Administrative:
  • Serves as externally facing liaison/first point of contact for students, faculty, and staff interfacing with the Simulation Center.
  • Maintains Simulation Center calendar and intranet site.
  • Collaborates with Marketing and Communications department to facilitate public relations activities and promote Simulation Center activities.
  • Coordinates financial and administrative transactions, including procurement and payroll duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  •  Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in business operations, project or program management in a healthcare or higher education setting.
Education
  • Bachelors Degree OR four (4) equivalent years of relevant experience.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:
  • Basic understanding of medical and adult education.
  • Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects on time.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills; must take initiative and ownership of multiple projects, including prioritization of competing demands.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and contingency planning skills, including the ability to flexibly adapt to change in real-time.
  • Familiarity with simulation software platforms and recording technology (e.g., CAE Learning Space, SimCapture) and learning management systems.
  • Proficient in record maintenance and report development.
  • Contributes to the development of a positive departmental culture and team environment, as well as enhanced communication that facilitates the development of a community of clinical educators.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations for site visits and/or meetings.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
  • Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embraces continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years of experience as a simulation-related technician, logistician, or coordinator in a healthcare simulation setting.
  • Familiarity with simulation software platforms and recording technology and learning management systems.
  • Familiarity with standardized patient-based education for teaching and assessment of clinical skills.
  • Excellent technical, data analysis, and formatting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Microsoft Excel).
  • Experience with operations management or oversight with a simulation center preferred.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Preferred.
Primary Location: California,Pasadena,S. Los Robles Administration Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Simulation - 9201 Pay Range: $74800 - $96800 / year Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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