Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity.  Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The Senior Simulation Operation Specialist is responsible for facilitating the utilization of Simulation Center resources through the preparation, implementation, and take down of healthcare simulation and healthcare lab experiences. The position will also oversee simulation technician training and scheduling for part-time simulation lab assistants. The Senior Simulation Operation Specialist will assist the Associate Dean of Simulation Operations and Simulation IT Specialist with conducting services on new equipment, software, and supplies.

Additionally, this role serves as a resource for students and faculty during simulation experiences by answering routine questions related to learning resources and equipment use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed associate's degree with two years of direct professional level healthcare simulation operations experience OR four years of direct professional level healthcare simulation operations experience.
• Two years of operational experience in healthcare simulation services, technologies, and software applications such as Elevate Healthcare software.
• Obtain the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operator Specialist (CHSOS) Certification within 24 months of hire as a condition of employment.
• Two years of experience supervising or training simulation technicians.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six years of direct healthcare simulation training experience.
• Five years of operational experience in healthcare simulation services, technologies, and software applications such as Simcapture software.
• Three years of experience with scheduling, managing, and training simulation technicians.
• Possession of a Society of Simulation Certified Health Care Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
• Experience creating training manuals for simulation technicians.
• Experience with various fidelity manikins such as Laerdal, Elevate, and Gaumard in a healthcare simulation lab.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze logistical needs for accommodating large student groups into limited lab space.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions (do not include percentages)

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General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• additional KSA
• additional KSA

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.