At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Simulation Technology Coordinator who will be all-in on our mission and who performs varied and complex duties in support of the daily operations of the Health Sciences Simulation Center at Amarillo College. This position is responsible for ensuring the functionality, reliability, and effectiveness of simulation technologies and equipment, while providing technical and operational support for simulation-based education and training activities. The Coordinator supports faculty, staff, students, and external partners during simulation events, assists with inventory and resource management, and contributes to the continuous improvement of simulation operations and learning experiences.
EDUCATION:
Required: Associate’s Degree (AAS/AS) with coursework in a healthcare program, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A combination of related experience in Simulation, Technology, Audio/Video, Healthcare to equal three (3) years may substitute educational requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: One (1) year of experience in Simulation, Technology, Audio/Visual Systems, Healthcare, or Postsecondary Education.
- Knowledge of healthcare clinical environments, simulation technology, healthcare equipment, learning management systems, and/or audio/visual systems.
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Strong technical aptitude with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to computers, simulation technology, audio/visual systems, multimedia equipment, software applications, and educational technology platforms, including real-time support during simulation activities and instructional events.
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Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and support evolving technologies, software systems, and technical equipment used in simulation-based education.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills with the ability to effectively support and interact professionally with faculty, staff, students, healthcare partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
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Proficiency in computer systems, multimedia technologies, and operational software applications.
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Excellent organizational, project management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines.
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Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
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Ability to understand, interpret, and follow technical instructions, operational procedures, and safety guidelines.
Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.
Pay grade
12 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings and may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or maneuver equipment and supplies up to twenty-five (25) pounds as needed.
Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, primarily daytime hours with occasional evenings and weekends to support simulation activities and special events as assigned.
Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and simulation environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets, simulation technology, audio/visual equipment, and various educational software applications. This position may work in high-traffic environments with continual interruptions and may occasionally work independently with limited supervision.
