Simulation Engineer - Digital Media Services

Position: Simulation Engineer I - Digital Media Services
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Simulation Engineer I - Digital Media Services

Union Level

Department
Health Sciences Administration

Campus
Sacramento

Posting Number
P

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Number of Months
12

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal:
Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External:
External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Simulation Engineer I - Digital Media Services will be responsible for customer and technical support to the University community including setup, configuration, troubleshooting, upgrading, and training of learning and collaborative technologies. The role generates documentation on how to utilize systems, provides written technical resolutions in a central knowledge base and assists in the development of technical standards for learning technologies.

In addition, support the daily operations, including vendor and customer interaction in support and training of media resources and simulation technology at the university.

Essential Functions

• Programs and runs technology to model simulators' physiological responses to instructor specifications and supports/assists in role playing applications, human replica placement and set-up to create a virtual healthcare setting.
• Performs day-to-day maintenance, operations, scheduling, training and troubleshooting of classroom technology, health records simulation applications and human replica simulation systems.
• Installs, configures, documents and maintains new or existing technology systems and services for a diverse customer base within the university community.
• Provides high level of customer service to the university community in resolving technical issues.
• Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion.
• Creates, tracks, and resolves tickets using Service Now.
• Coordinates technology repairs, maintenance, or upgrades to the AV and simulation systems with vendors and internal partners.
• Trains faculty and staff on AV and simulation systems.
• Comfortably discuss technical topics with personnel with varying levels of technical knowledge from students through senior management.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year of work experience in the implementation, support, and maintenance of media resources, audio/visual technology and digital media equipment.
• One (1) year of work experience in the implementation, support, and maintenance of computer hardware and software systems in a helpdesk environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A+ or equivalent certification.
• Experience using Service Now or another online ticketing platform for submitting and tracking trouble tickets
• Solid written communication skills with ability to write technical documentation or operating procedures.
• Adept at reading and interpreting technical documentation, wiring diagrams, floor plans, and procedure manuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical knowledge and experience with EMS Simulation
  
  IQ, Laerdal, or similar simulation software.
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and…