Learning and Design Strategist - ZIEL Simulation Education

Department:

Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning (ZIEL)

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Simulation Education

Position Title:

Learning and Design Strategist - ZIEL Simulation Education

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning (ZIEL) is a world class experiential learning center with a vision to transform learning collaboration and care. Our mission is to impact critical healthcare problems by co-creating simulation-based learning systems and solutions for challenges that face individuals and teams of current and future healthcare providers at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS).

The Learning and Design Strategist is the face of ZIEL and central to developing a collegial trusted relationship with faculty and instructors to guide them through the full lifecycle of simulation design implementation and impact. As a member of the ZIEL Learning and Design Team this role is responsible for program success of simulation training for students post graduate trainees and healthcare providers. This is accomplished by leveraging skills in learning and simulation science project management facilitation instructing coaching problem solving and process improvement with various stakeholders.

ZIEL is intentionally collaborative and team-based with a relentless focus on continuous improvement that exemplifies core principles of a learning organization. We believe in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for each member of the diverse ZIEL team and for all faculty staff and participants that visit ZIEL. We hold aspirational work standards and drive paired with a balanced approach to both professional and personal pursuits. We are challenged to practice humility and a team-oriented approach in working towards shared goals. Navigating a dynamic and complex work environment with professionalism diplomacy and discretion is expected. A curious and reflective approach to relationships and a passion for personal and team growth through open communication is celebrated. ZIEL continually invests in ongoing staff professional development and encourages new opportunities for growth and development.

Job Description:

The Learning and Design Strategist is a multi-faceted role with varied responsibilities. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategist for Simulation Design Implementation and Impact

• Co-create with subject matter experts through all steps of simulation design implementation and impact; from needs assessment to program evaluation guided by evidence-based practices of simulation learning and performance sciences.

• Ensure alignment of programs with ZIEL Compass (vision mission and strategy).

• Facilitate simulation design with the end in mind through curiosity and diagnosis of ill-defined and/or recalcitrant problems by applying the ZIEL problem-based design thinking approach to create measurable impact on education and care outcomes.

• Conduct a needs assessment to ensure that simulation is used when and in a manner that it contributes value to other training and process improvement strategies used by KUMC TUKHS and the constituent programs.

• Write learning goals and objectives that align with educational milestones professional benchmarks and organizational quality standards.

• Ensure simulation activities reflect clinical best practices with an appropriate level of plausibility and fidelity.

• Lead subject matter experts to describe expert performance of the task to be practiced and then deconstruct the whole task into component knowledge skills and attitudes that will ultimately be used to design and evaluate training.

• Translate clinical content in ways understood by non-clinical team project members to achieve shared project goals.

• Advise on creation of simulation delivery materials including but not limited to pre-learning content presentations handouts instructor guides cognitive aids and post-event survey questionnaire.

• Demonstrate a warm welcoming and safe learning environment for all who attend events within ZIEL.

Co-Creator and Instructional Support

• Champion the success of co-creators in initial and ongoing development of their skills as simulation designers faculty and members of the scientific community.

• Provide at-elbow coaching for faculty as instructor embedded simulation person and debriefer roles.

• Model exemplary practices as a simulation instructor and debriefer.

• Instruct courses relevant to clinical scope as appropriate to maintain skills and course awareness.

• Support co-creators in sharing their insights locally and nationally through professional organizations and scientific community outlets in the form of presentations publications reports social media etc.

Project Management

• Serve as a project manager on assigned courses throughout the simulation design implementation and impact process.

• Connect analyze and synthesize information from disparate sources for broad awareness of ZIEL programming to consider how decisions impact the organization and to maintain alignment with collective goals of the ZIEL Learning and Design Team.

• Communicate and escalate the project plan and actions with clarity.

• Coordinate with the other units of ZIEL including the technical operations assessment and business operations teams to deliver exceptional simulation programming to achieve learning goals and objectives.

• Exercise situational awareness diligence and attention to detail across multiple tasks with impeccable follow-through accuracy and punctuality.

• Proactively identify opportunities and initiate optimization of project workflows. This includes the effective application of technology to achieve enhanced project communication and efficiencies.

• Build consensus amongst stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Consult on process improvement needs to inform simulation design that mirrors exemplary care processes.

• Align simulation design processes with the work of relevant stakeholders and experts from across campus to facilitate durable transfer of training beyond ZIEL to the real world.

• Influence systems policies procedures and protocol development by identifying opportunities for improvement of standard work roles responsibilities and tools.

• Simplify the complex through empathy editorial thinking and exceptional communication skills.

• Contribute to program evaluation and improvement.

• When appropriate contribute to quality improvement and research efforts related to simulation projects as well as the scholarly dissemination of this work through publications and presentations.

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design implementation and instruction of simulation faculty training courses.

• Serve as an ambassador for ZIEL locally regionally and nationally.

• Work effectively as a team player by looking for ways to improve individual performance and growth through reflection and open communication.

• Welcome a workplace in which responsibilities evolve according to program need and approaches challenges with an all-hands-on-deck and can-do attitude.

• Stewardship in the identification and appropriate use of available resources.

• Perform other duties as assigned as a positive and flexible team member.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in a clinical profession education performance sciences or related work experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sectors ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry-aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience:

• Experience reflecting career progression with increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree in education the performance sciences or a related field.

Work Experience:

• Exceptional interpersonal and team-building experience.

• Experience as a health care provider.

• Experience with simulation-based education in the health professions.

Skills:

• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and have the capacity to learn other software as needed.

• Communication skills both written and verbal.

Required Application Documents (Please Provide):

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package: