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Simulation Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Anchorage, Alaska 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ November 8th, 2026
Healthcare AR/VR Audiovisual

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Alaska is hiring a Simulation Operations Specialist. The role supports the simulation center in the UAA College of Health, where the specialist operates and maintains high-fidelity manikins, facilitates learning experiences with VR goggles, and runs AV technology. These hands-on setups give healthcare students and community members realistic training that helps prepare future professionals in Alaska and beyond.

Highlights
  • Operate and maintain high-fidelity manikins used for immersive, realistic healthcare learning experiences for students and community members.
  • Facilitate learning experiences with VR goggles and operate AV technology in the simulation center.
  • Troubleshoot computer software, VR goggles, firmware, and other simulation technology, and keep learning new tools as the center's capabilities grow.
  • Work with diverse teams and learn medical terminology to support healthcare education.
  • Lift 100 to 120 pound manikins with the help of one other person, and push and pull beds.
  • Associate degree in technology, computer science, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, with healthcare experience preferable.
  • Full-time, non-exempt staff position on the Anchorage campus, placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule at Grade 77 based on education and experience.

Simulation Operations Specialist Full Description

Requisition: 533817
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
On Campus | Staff Full-time | Grade 77
UAA College of Health

As a simulation specialist, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals helping to facilitate immersive, realistic learning experiences for students and members of the community. You would operate and maintain high-fidelity manikins, facilitate learning experiences with VR goggles, operate AV technology, and more. Connecting students with opportunities for meaningful learning helps to improve their skills and advance the health and well-being of people and communities. If you are interested in connecting students with hands-on, experiential learning opportunities using the latest technology, this could be the role for you!
Help us grow our own healthcare professionals in Alaska and beyond!
We are seeking a dynamic individual to operate simulation technology and assist with operations in our simulation center. The ideal candidate will have effective troubleshooting skills related to technology, an interest in higher education and healthcare, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. We continue to develop and grow our simulation capabilities for the training of future professionals.
To thrive in this role, you would demonstrate effective problem solving skills related to computer software, VR Goggles, computer firmware, and technology and be willing to learn new things on an ongoing basis. You would have an interest in higher education and developing future professionals. You would be detail oriented and enjoy collaborating with others. You would also have an interest in healthcare and be willing to learn medical terminology. You would also demonstrate adaptability, teamwork, and strong communication skills. Please note that this position requires lifting 100-120 pound manikins with assistance of one other person as well as pushing and pulling beds.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree related to technology, computer science, education, or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience required. May require licensure and/or certification. Experience in healthcare is preferable.

Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marissa Beninati, Simulation Manager, at [email protected].
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].
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