Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician

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Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician. Reporting to the Director of Nursing and working closely with nursing faculty clinical partners and academic support teams this role combines two essential functions that directly contribute to the strength of Westerns nursing program. The position supports daily academic operations student processes scheduling and accreditation needs while also ensuring high-quality realistic simulation-based learning through the setup operation and maintenance of simulation technology and equipment. By integrating hands-on technical expertise with strong administrative coordination the Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician plays a vital role in advancing the mission of preparing nurses for rural and population-health practice. This is an on-campus position. Western is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

Responsibilities: The Nursing Program Coordinator & Simulation Center Technician supports the nursing program through a blend of administrative coordination and technical simulation operations. The position manages daily program activities including communication scheduling curriculum documentation accreditation support clinical onboarding processes and general office workflow. It also handles procurement tasks budget tracking and maintenance of departmental the simulation center the role is responsible for setting up operating maintaining and troubleshooting high- and low-fidelity mannequins medical equipment and audiovisual systems while ensuring the lab remains fully stocked organized and ready for instructional use. The position assists faculty in creating and running realistic simulation scenarios provides real-time technical support during simulations and helps students engage effectively with lab equipment and learning activities. Additionally the role contributes to data collection and organization for instructional improvement or faculty-led research and performs other duties as assigned to advance the goals of the Nursing Education Program.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must hold an associate degree with relevant experience along with at least one year of related work experience although additional education may substitute for experience. Relevant work experience may include healthcare roles clinical or lab administrative support customer service in a healthcare educational or technical environment (e.g. clinic reception front office support or help desk roles) or technical and IT support. Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technologies. The role requires the ability to learn and operate simulation technology software and medical equipment and to work comfortably in both technical and administrative environments.

Preferred Qualifications: A bachelors degree is preferred as is experience in healthcare nursing education or clinical simulation environments. Additional preferred qualifications include experience supporting academic programs or accreditation processes familiarity with simulation software mannequin operation and audiovisual systems an understanding of rural and population-health training needs and simulation or healthcare-related certifications.

Compensation: This position is hourly and non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The hiring range is $22.57 to $25.39 per hour with an annualized equivalent of approximately $52000-$55000 depending on hours worked. The position is exempt from the Colorado classified system through the duration of grant funding which currently extends through December 2026. Western Colorado University offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for comprehensive health insurance dental insurance a retirement plan life insurance and additional optional coverages. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include letter of application addressed to Elizabeth Roten resume and contact information for three references.

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Application deadline is January 19 2026 at 11:59pm (MST).

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.

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Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS