The Nursing Simulation Coordinator and Student Success Coach is responsible for the management of simulation lab tasks including but not limited to inventory, preparing for simulation and clinical skills sessions, scheduling the use of the simulation lab, conducting open labs and simulations that meet the needs of the college, ensuring all supplies and equipment is returned after use. The Nursing Simulation Coordinator and Student Success Coach provides clinical, educational, and technical support and expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based clinical nursing activities across all levels and programs.

The Nursing Simulation Coordinator and Student Success Coach coaches, guides and assists new and current students in Nursing and Allied Health programs to maximize their academic and experiential learning, make informed academic decisions based on life and career goals and successfully complete of their degree programs through a case management approach. The Nursing Simulation Coordinator and Student Success coach facilitates nursing students learning within the ADN and LPN programs at Shawnee Community College which may be accomplished by one on one time, group setting, review of classroom material as well as lab or simulation material.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Active Illinois State Nursing License
• Must be willing to participate in training for simulation through live virtual classes or in-person training, which may require travel.
• Proficient with Computers/ Technology.
• Five years of clinical experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Experience with Simulation
• Certification in nursing or simulation
• Two years of teaching experience

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

LEADERSHIP

1. Contribute and sustain a supportive College culture that engages employees, recognizes diversity, ensures equity, promotes inclusion, and creates a sense of belonging by fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, communication and vision.
2. Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of state-approved nursing simulation lab.
3. Provide one-on-one support for Nursing & Allied Health students in the areas of academic support, coaching, and planning, basic financial aid advising, financial literacy, career coaching, student involvement and academic engagement while fostering student development through clarification of academic, professional, and personal goals using strategies that contribute to successful degree completion.
4. Monitor progress of Nursing students and provide necessary academic support to enable students to complete their course of study especially with at-risk students to reduce attrition through referrals to internal and external programs for additional support services and follow-up as needed.
5. Maintain accurate knowledge of degree programs and articulate the requirements of graduation from online degree programs while working with students to develop an individualized pathway to reach their academic goals.
6. Initiate strategic partnerships with various student service departments and stay current with all policy and procedures for the purpose of addressing time-sensitive student requests.
7. Encourage and coach online students through life events, obstacles and that lead directly to greater levels of personal responsibility among Nursing students in their academic success.

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

1. Execute the educational, technical, and operational aspects of all human patient simulators and all clinical simulation experiences for faculty and students
2. Create a learning environment that encourages active learning, repetitive practice, and reflection/ debriefing to provide appropriate support throughout each activity
3. Train and act as a resource to faculty and students in simulation and other electronic/technical components of the simulation curriculum
4. Collaborate with faculty and nursing tutor in the development and assessment of simulated clinical scenarios to meet course learning objectives
5. Assist faculty in the development, implementation, enforcement, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures for the simulation laboratories
6. Perform demonstrations on the use and operation of simulators
7. Compile and maintain evaluation data on all simulated clinical experiences
8. Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules; serves as a liaison with simulator companies to ensure reliable operation of equipment
9. Maintain currency in nursing simulation technology and trends
10. Schedule and coordinate internal and external simulation requests with other allied health departments
11. Complete required templates for simulation scenarios including room requests, supply needs, and required training
12. Ensure simulation activities have all necessary resources such as supplies and equipment
13. Prepare rooms for each simulation session
14. Operate low to high-fidelity manikins and task trainers for simulation sessions as needed
15. Monitor student performance and assist in appropriate skills performance in the nursing lab.
16. Proctor online and classroom exams as needed; coordinates clinical make-up as needed.
17. Troubleshoot student access and problems with online products and resources.

ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Develop an Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation/ Board of Nursing-approved simulation facility within one year.
2. Complete approved International Nursing Association of Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL) training program within 6 months of hire.
3. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines including grant requirements, ICCB, & HLC reporting.
4. Ensure institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements are met in relation to curricula development.
5. Maintain accreditation documentation and standards as needed
6. Develop and maintain accurate, organized, and detailed student records in order to produce reports that inform retention tactics and strategies paying special attention to program objectives that lead to persistence and graduation.
7. Interpret, apply and abide by the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and parental confidentiality issues.

FISCAL

• None

OTHER

• Perform other related duties which may be required by the Dean of Allied Health & Nursing (i.e. duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work).
• Work Monday thru Friday, during normal business hours; must be able to periodically work outside of normal work hours to meet project deadlines, and/or attend meetings designated by the Dean of Allied Health & Nursing programs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES include the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficiency with (or the ability to quickly learn) the College’s Banner/Colleague academic system.
• Ability to work outside of the normally scheduled work day, when necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

 CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT

Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner.  Must work cooperatively with students, employees, and community members and be sensitive to issues of student and employee diversity.  Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting items up to 50 pounds in weight.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Work is primarily in an office/school environment.  Noise levels usually are moderate.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:  Cover Letter, Resume, Official Transcript(s)

The Small Business Development Center Coordinator at Shawnee Community College is responsible for the development, planning, organizing, execution, and implementation of all new and existing small business development opportunities.  This position plans activities, training, and events and manages processes that foster small business development within the Shawnee Community College (SCC) district.  This position is also responsible for maintaining previous business partnerships and identifying potential business relationships for the retention and expansion of the center.

The Coordinator will pursue economic growth opportunities and business enterprises within the college district. A dedicated concentration on the operational and outreach components of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be expected. Continued management and coordination for industry-specific workforce training with an emphasis on entrepreneurship is necessary

This job requires travel within the five-county service area of Pulaski, Johnson, Massac, Union, and Alexander counties.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related area
• A minimum of two (2) years of Small Business and management experience providing or coordinating economic development in an organizational setting
• Strong marketing and sales orientation skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Higher Education Administration or Business Administration or related area
• Five (5) years of Small Business Management or business consulting experience
• Expertise in Small Business Development, financing, and support through the use of State of Illinois and Federal business service programs
• Demonstrated grant writing and monitoring skills
• Familiarity with regional economic development programs/agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

LEADERSHIP

1. Create and sustain a supportive College culture that engages employees, recognizes diversity, ensures equity, promotes inclusion, and creates a sense of belonging by fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, communication and vision.
2. Use tact and courtesy while establishing and maintaining effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

1. Establish clearly defined goals and strategic plans to foster new small business community partnerships for developing small business
2. Provide outreach activities and programs to meet SBDC goals and objectives, as outlined, regarding contacts, loan production, job retention, and entrepreneurship activities
3. Design and execute marketing strategies to increase business partnerships with the SBDC
4. Provide direct business advising and training to clients
5. Develop internal and external resources to accomplish program objectives including actively seeking additional funding resources
6. Maintain contact with and serve on boards of local business and economic development groups; assist those groups with departmental and college resources as needed
7. Maintain client control records in NEOSERRA
8. Conduct annual comprehensive needs analysis for individual businesses and industries in conjunction with cooperative evaluations of skills training activities with participating business and industry partners
9. Coordinate and cultivate relationships with other SBA resource partners, local chambers of commerce, professional associations, and economic development groups
10. Supervise and coordinate the efforts of Small Business Development Center staff members, contract trainers, consultants, or other educational paraprofessionals in the accomplishment of the Center's goals
11. Promote the SBDC and the needs of the small business community
12. Maintain current data on private sector consultants for referral to members of the small business community
13. Represent the college in local and state organizations, and meetings, and maintain contacts with outside agencies as appropriate

ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Handle and maintain confidential matters, including conversations, documents, and correspondence as necessary
2. Organize and maintain an Illinois SBDC at SCC local advisory board which reflects the center’s market sector focus
3. Produce monthly reports for center activities, contacts, and budget expenditures as required
4. Attend training as offered within SCC and externally offered through ASBDC and Illinois Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth Association (IESBGA).

FISCAL

1. Responsible for program-level budgetary oversight and monitoring for SBDC and program income

OTHER

1. Serve on internal committees and working groups within the college as assigned

2. Perform other related duties which may be required by the Dean of Career & Technology Programs (i.e. duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work).
3. General work hours are Monday- Friday, 7:45 am-4:15 pm. Evening or weekend hours may be required to participate in other activities outside of regular working hours

 SKILLS & ABILITIES include the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SBDC Advisor

CUSTOMER SERVICE STATEMENT

Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner.  Must work cooperatively with students, employees, government agencies, and community members and be sensitive to issues of student and employee diversity.  Consistently exhibits responsiveness to others in the organization at all levels and responds to requests for assistance from students, staff, and community members in a helpful and timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Lifting:  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting items up to 20 pounds in weight.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Work is primarily in an office/school environment.  Noise levels usually are moderate.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:  Cover Letter, Resume, Official Transcript