Location: Binghamton, NY
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Jul 28 2026
Job Description:
Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1)
Salary: $45,372 - $50,000
Simulation assistants will provide technical and mechanical support for the Innovative Simulation and Practice Center at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This position is a 12-month, full-time placement. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required.
To be most effective, assistants must balance technological prowess, creative thinking and interpersonal skills.
Simulation Responsibilities:
- Maintains current knowledge of simulation/lab equipment catalogs and operation manuals
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Programming of simulators according to scenario specifications
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Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all equipment including mannequins, computers, audio-visual and recording equipment
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Role play as patient for student activities
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Maintain inventory of supplies needed for simulation activities
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Set up and take down of simulation activities
- May involve rapid turnover of simulation lab set up
Practice Lab Responsibilities:
- Retrieve and unpack supplies and equipment
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Maintain organization of all storage areas
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Upkeep of ISPC areas
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Support ISPC staff as needed
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Preparation of correspondence
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Gathering information, preparing and editing documents
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Coordinating and planning special events
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Welcoming ISPC visitors and vendors
Job Requirements:
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Associates Degree (or higher)
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Proficiency with hardware such as Windows and Apple computers, video cameras and microphones
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Willingness to role play as a standardized patient
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Ability to work collaboratively and have flexible hours, as activities may be scheduled outside normal business hours
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Organizational skills
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Verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to master proprietary software quickly
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Physical ability to lift, move, maintain and set up computer, audio-visual and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Preferred:
- Associate's degree (or higher) in a healthcare, IT or a communications related field
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Experience working in information technology or a healthcare simulation facility
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Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
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