Program Coordinator (Coordinator of Programming and Standardized Patients)

Hiring Department: Academic Affairs

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1037135

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: M - F

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 10/9/2025

The previously determined salary for this position is $31.44

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote).

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu..

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This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator (Simulation Education Coordinator) performs administrative academic program duties under the general supervision of the Director of Simulation. This position supports faculty and content experts in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of simulation-based curriculum/programs. They will also lead the training of Standardized Participants for clinical simulations. The position takes a leadership role in the development and revision of campus-wide and/or departmental curricular policies and procedures. This position spans Undergraduate (UME) and Graduate Medical Education (GME).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises the Clinical Simulation function. Develops, implements, and delivers situation-specific training to standardized participants (SPs) involved in the clinical simulation program. Sets the goals, objectives, and policies/procedures necessary for comprehensive SP training and evaluation. Ensures that training of SP’s meets the standards and policies of the program/campus/university. Acts as a point of contact and subject matter expert for SP Clinical Simulation needs.
• Provides specialized administrative support and expertise to the Director of Simulation and faculty, overseeing professional tasks, setting operating policies and providing simulation advice. Manages and provides expertise with the creation, scheduling, and dissemination of simulation opportunities; Develops long-range plans, goals, and objectives for standardization of SP simulation opportunities. Manages campus resources used in planning, design, delivery, and modifications of simulation content. Collaborates in educational simulation research. Appraises, develops, and offers new instructional materials and simulations in support of departmental courses. Takes necessary steps to expand personal knowledge and remain current in simulation/education delivery techniques. Collaborates in educational simulation research. Appraises, develops, and offers new instructional materials and simulations in support of departmental courses. Takes necessary steps to expand personal knowledge and remain current in simulation/education delivery techniques.
• Analyze, develop, and supports context experts in the creation of procedural skill training and simulation opportunities to evaluate student performance. Collaborates in the development and implementation of clinical scenarios with high-fidelity simulation mannequins, instructing medical students and residents in various domains, including critical care basics. Engages in the development, implementation, and oversight of inter-professional simulation-based opportunities to train residents and students. Manages the assembly of confidential faculty and student data and records. Analyze, revise, and make recommendations for program improvement based on data analysis and student assessments/interviews. Provides oversight to office support staff in simulation related activities.
• Implements education projects. Assesses project effectiveness, provides guidance, and offers suggestions for improvement. Point of contact and represents the Director of Simulation and the office, and coordinates working relationships with various campus units, outside agencies, committees and testing services at meetings and orientations. Creates and maintains project reports as needed.
• Perform other related duties and collaborates in special projects as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
  
  

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Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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