Overview
POSITION: Rural Simulation Center Director
STATUS: Full -Time / Benefited / Salaried / Exempt
COMPENSATION: $89,736 – $99,072 per year
DEPARTMENT: Rural Northern California Clinical Simulation Center
LOCATION: Chico, CA, Rural Sim Center
RECRUITMENT ID: 416
RESIDENCY: Candidate must be a California resident. Chico State Enterprises is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).
POSITION SUMMARY: The Rural Simulation Center director provides overall leadership and operational management of the Rural Northern California Clinical Simulation Center (Rural Sim Center), which provides hands-on, high-fidelity training for nursing and healthcare students using advanced simulation technology to replicate real-world clinical scenarios. The director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of all simulation center operations, including personnel supervision, scheduling, budget and resource management, equipment procurement, and data reporting.
The director serves as the operational leader of the Rural Sim Center and is accountable for ensuring that simulation activities are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with program goals, institutional requirements, and partner expectations. The director supports simulation activities in alignment with recognized healthcare simulation best practices and professional standards.
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Rural Simulation Center director leads the day-to-day operations of the Rural Sim Center and is responsible for operational decision-making, program performance monitoring, and resource
management. The director leads all accreditation activities, including preparation, documentation,
submission, and ongoing compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
The director collaborates with the School of Nursing lead simulation educator (RN), partnership
instructors, and other simulation faculty to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
simulation-based instruction. The director ensures alignment with simulation best practices and
continuous quality improvement processes. Clinical oversight of nursing content and practice standards
remains under the authority of licensed nursing faculty.
The director convenes and facilitates the Advisory Board to support strategic planning and program alignment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The Rural Simulation Center director reports to the director of the Chico State School of Nursing, who serves as the official one-up signer, and operates within the governance structure of California State University, Chico, under the oversight of the dean of the College of Natural Sciences.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Program Leadership and Operations:
– Provide leadership and day-to-day management of Rural Simulation Center operations.
– Provide operational supervision and work direction for the simulation operations specialist, simulation technologists, student workers, and volunteers, including conducting performance evaluations in accordance with university and Chico State Enterprises (CSE) processes.
– Coordinate scheduling and utilization of simulation spaces, equipment, and personnel.
– Manage Rural Sim Center budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
– Serve as project director for all Rural Sim Center accounts, including the RN Refresher (RNR) program.
– Oversee administrative functions related to registration, website content, and program logistics.
– Maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance.
Instructional Support and Quality:
– Collaborate with the lead simulation educator (RN), partnership instructors, and simulation faculty to plan and support simulation activities.
– Support instructional quality review processes in collaboration with RN educators to ensure alignment with current nursing practice and regulatory standards.
– Maintain systems for tracking simulation utilization, instructional activity, and program outcomes.
– Coordinate data collection and prepare required University and partner reports, including annual program reports.
Partnerships, Policies, and Resources:
– Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
– Work with (CSE) contracts staff to develop and manage partnership agreements.
– Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to simulation operations and safety.
– Plan for the maintenance, repair, replacement, and acquisition of simulation equipment and technologies.
– Coordinate with IT and media services to ensure the functionality and compliance of simulation technologies.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
– Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
– Knowledge of simulation operations and educational support processes.
– Ability to collaborate effectively with licensed clinicians, and academic faculty.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Strong project and financial management abilities.
– Commitment to professionalism and fostering a respectful, collaborative work environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Master’s degree in medical simulation OR
– Master’s degree in a health-related field such as healthcare management, health professions, or a related discipline AND Minimum of three (3) years of experience in simulation-based education, including program development, operations, facilitation, or management within healthcare education or a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
– Experience working in a clinical healthcare environment.
– Registered Nurse.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
– Ability to travel occasionally for in situ simulation activities.
– Ability to work in both clinical simulation and office environments.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
– Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Chico State Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Chico State Enterprises employee who was conditionally offered the position.
– Candidate must be in possession of valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance. Participation in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program (driving record) is required. The candidate will be required to update their insurance with Chico State Enterprises Human Resources when necessary.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include employer paid life insurance
($50,000) and long-term disability; options for health, dental, and vision insurance; FSA; paid holidays including 1 personal holiday; vacation accrual (initially 10 days/year); sick leave (up to 12 days/year); employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan (up to 8%).
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, submit the following documents by April 17, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– CSE Application
– Three Professional References
BY DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/742eb1dea049421284e4b8c451f2d01b
BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date. The employer is Chico State Enterprises, a nonprofit corporation serving as an auxiliary organization of California State University, Chico. Employment is considered to be at-will.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Chico State Enterprises provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is Chico State Enterprises’ policy to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work.