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Simulation Logistics Coord, Northern Illinois Simulation & Learning Ctr
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Position Number: 2416386
Location: DeKalb, IL
Position Type: Human Resources

Simulation Logistics Coord, Northern Illinois Simulation & Learning Ctr

Primary Function:
Working with the staff of the Northern Illinois Simulation and Learning Center NISLC, provides technical support, organization, and assistance with classroom management and the ongoing functions of simulation education.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Scheduling and Coordination
Work directly with the Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLPD) team to schedule child protection, intact, and permanency simulations that coordinate with OLPD Pre-service and In-service classes.
Monitor and coordinate modifications for simulation activities based upon professional development needs of the field and OLPD training schedules.
Coordinate the scheduling of all actors, coordinating schedules with actor vendor, and assist with tracking actors hours for billing.
Develop orientation materials in collaboration with the OLPD and other university partners for new actors and scenarios.
Support scheduling and setup of pop-up simulation activities supported by the NISTC

Simulation Technological Support
Maintain the equipment and take lead in troubleshooting and resolving equipment and technical issues including but not limited to camera video and audio, live streaming, smartboards, laptops, etc.
Work with Simulation Facilitator and OLPD curriculum design team, and pre/in-service leadership or their designee to ensure that all electronic versions of training materials are accurate, align with the most recent version of the Foundation Training and simulation manual, and are stored in the required and appointed DCFS identified electronic storage file location.
Develop and maintain an electronic and a hard copy binder of all materials for Foundations trainers to ensure that trainers have all relevant content for classroom and simulations a week in advance of the next training.
Working with DCFS, CHHS IT, OLPD, other university partners, and IT Departments, to facilitate the implementation of the video storage unit so simulation trainees and supervisors will be able to review the simulations.

Data Management Support
Support DCFS and university trainers by managing the database of new hires and tracking their completion of all required self-directed learning assignments.
Support OLPD by assisting with the review of transcripts for new hires.
Support OLPD by assisting with registration when needed.
Assist the NISTC Simulation Facilitator and NISTC Director, OLPD and other university partners to develop new character profiles for new simulation trainings.
Ensure simulation participants are provided opportunities to provide program evaluation and feedback of simulation to the NISTC.
Provide regular and ongoing written reports to the CCPTA Associate Director regarding but not limited to tracking data such as: the usage of actors, number of simulation deliveries, completion rates for participants, and any relevant data related to participant evaluation feedback.

Other Requirements:
Support the NISTC Simulation Facilitator, NISTC Director, OLPD, and other university partners in coordinating a SACWIS Skills Component of Simulation training.
Contribute to the develop and implementation of a post simulation outreach form and process for participants supervisors and AAs alerting them that new hires/transfers have passed exams, completed all necessary training and have met all criteria to be assigned investigations
Respond to requests from other community partners and stakeholders interested in utilizing the NISTC Simulation Center in DeKalb.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation:
(a) credit for college course work in or closely related to the social or behavioral sciences
(b) work experience and/or training that provided a knowledge of human behavior by having demonstrated through public contact the ability to cope with a variety of people, (such as complaint clerk, salesperson, or receptionist) that totals 1.0 unit according to the following conversion rates:
24 semester hours of a = 1.0 unit
24 months of = 1.0 unit.

Amounts of education, experience, or training less than those listed above should be converted to decimal equivalents of 1.0 unit and added together when computing combinations of the different types of preparation.

Education and Experience Preferred:
1. Requires a bachelor degree.
2. Two years experience in coordination and scheduling required.
3. Working knowledge of video and audio equipment.
4. Proven ability to work collaboratively as a team member with individuals from diverse backgrounds
5. Cultural and linguistic competence
6. Prior experience in troubleshooting and technical expertise.
7. Working knowledge of basic data base systems such as Microsoft Excel or similar.

Working Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Hiring Rate/Range:
Posting Date: 08/04/2021
Closing Date: 9/7/2021
Priority Review Date:
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
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Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/58438

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560