Simulation Technology Teaching Graduate Assistant (Sim Tech TA)

Simulation Technology Teaching Graduate Assistant (Sim Tech TA)

Position Title:

Simulation Technology Teaching Graduate Assistant (Sim Tech TA)

Position

Department:
School of Education and Health Sciences

Division:
Academic Affairs

Supervisor:
Tiffany Delane, Program Director

The Simulation Technology Teaching Assistant supports the planning, setup, and delivery of simulation-based learning experiences in the School of Education and Health Sciences. This role assists faculty and simulation staff by preparing simulation spaces, maintaining equipment, supporting learners during simulation sessions, and helping ensure safe, organized, and high-quality educational experiences.

Ideal candidate: reliable, detail-oriented student with an interest in healthcare education, technology, teamwork, and hands‑on learning.

• Assist with preparing simulation rooms, labs, and equipment prior to scheduled sessions.
• Support faculty during simulation activities by managing timing, room flow, and learner transitions.
• Assist with moulage, props, standardized patient setup, and scenario staging as needed.
• Help maintain a professional and psychologically safe simulation environment for learners.

• Operate basic simulation technology (as trained) including audio/visual systems, simulation software platforms (Laerdal and CAE), and basic manikin functions.
• Troubleshoot common technology issues during sessions and notify simulation staff when escalation is needed.
• Assist with maintaining digital simulation files, checklists, and documentation.

• Clean, reset, and restock simulation rooms after sessions.
• Support organization of supplies (airway kits, IV supplies, wound care materials, etc.).
• Assist with routine equipment checks and reporting maintenance needs.
• Ensure equipment is handled safely and stored appropriately.

• Communicate effectively with faculty, simulation staff, and student learners.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student performance and simulation activities.

• Current student in a health sciences graduate program or related program (preferred but not required).
• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Comfort working with technology and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in fast‑paced environments.

Approximate number of work hours per week:
Up to 20.

Position is new.

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.