Position Summary:We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate: 1) a commitment to nursing student education, 2) a passion for mentoring a diverse student population, 3) a commitment to fostering nursing community relationships, and 4) a commitment to furthering the university's mission of Inclusive Excellence. The successful candidate must demonstrate 1) the ability to effectively use and maintain technology devices required within the lab environment, 2) demonstrate complex communication and problem solving to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of contacts inside and outside of the University, and 3) operate from a solid understanding of nursing education and practice, combined with knowledge of technology use and inventory control.
Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)Major responsibilities include:
- Promote and ensure a safe laboratory environment.
- Coordinate lab and simulation activities in conjunction with faculty.
- Assist with set up and cleanup of simulation activities.
- Maintain the skills lab and simulation lab environment including stocking supplies and keeping the learning environment clean and free of clutter.
- Maintain current inventory of skills and simulation labs.
- Create needed moulage for simulations (blood, urine, etc.).
- Safe Disposal of Sharps according to OSHA regulations.
- Management of technology during simulation activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Maintain and upgrade simulation laboratory equipment.
- Management of the procurement and installation of equipment.
- Network with multiple simulation/technology vendors.
- Create, maintain, and evaluate simulation policies and procedures.
- Provide management of laboratory inventory.
- Management of simulation laboratory budget in conjunction with School of Nursing Director.
- Investigation of grants and other financial support.
- Attend workshops and conferences surrounding simulation technology.
- Assist with Public Relation activities - lab tours, community simulation projects, recruiting/organizing volunteers, etc.
- Assist in training faculty with equipment and technology as well as simulation methodology.
- Provide correspondence, reports, promotional materials, and other documents as necessary.
- Spokesperson and promotor of simulation.
- Contact person for any technology related questions
Qualifications:
- Minimum qualifications at the time of appointment must include the following: Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience in a related field
- Information Technology experience in a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoints) Adobe Pro and Google Workspace
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with sensitivity and tact, and be sensitive to dynamics of difference in race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin and other types of cultural difference.
- Detail-oriented and demonstrates excellent organization skills.
- Self-motivated individual who thrive in meeting deadlines and takes initiative in their work.
- Ability to advance the university's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism among the university's faculty, staff, students, research, teaching and community outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
- Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
Salary and Benefits:The salary range for this position is $38,412-$43,692. This position is a .83 FTE with full benefits and reduced hours in June and July. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. How to Apply: All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal.Completed applications include the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
- Three professional references, including phone number and email for each
No other format of application material will be accepted.Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin 9/3/2024Questions about the position may be directed to Kim Chacon at ...@adams.edu
Disclosures:In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
About Us- Diversity & Inclusive ExcellenceAdams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university's mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/