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Cleveland State University

Specialist, Health Professions Technology

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 30th, 2025

ITIL

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Specialist, Health Professions Technology. This role acts as a subject matter expert and liaison among the College of Health, Center for Instructional Technology, and Information Services and Technology, providing technical support, integration, and consultation for instructional and simulation-based technologies. The specialist develops, installs, operates, and maintains specialized equipment and software to support immersive learning experiences, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to implement effective technological solutions.

Highlights
  • Serve as subject matter expert and liaison between College of Health, CITDL, and IS&T.
  • Provide expert technical support and integration for audiovisual, simulation-based, and computer instructional technologies.
  • Develop, install, operate, and maintain specialized classroom and lab equipment, including high-fidelity manikins and simulation recording systems.
  • Partner with faculty, staff, and students to identify and implement technological solutions supporting teaching objectives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with A/V systems, simulation hardware/software, and network troubleshooting.
  • Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree or equivalent work experience and two years of audiovisual, IT, or simulation technology support experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, certifications such as AVIXA CTS or CompTIA A+, and experience with healthcare simulation technologies.
  • Ability to transport and set up equipment, work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Responsible for delivering technical training and maintaining inventory and documentation platforms.
  • Department: Information Services & Technology, full-time position with a Monday through Friday afternoon and evening schedule.

Specialist, Health Professions Technology Full Description

Specialist, Health Professions Technology
 Posting Details 
Business Title  | Specialist, Health Professions Technology
Posting Category  | IT/Technology
Salary Grade  | 05T
Salary Plan  | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  |  Information Services & Technol
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.0
Job Summary  | Subject matter expert (SME) and liaison between the College of Health (COH), Center for Instructional Technology (CITDL), and Information Services and Technology (IS&T). Provides expert technical support, integration, and consultation for instructional technologies e.g., audiovisual, simulation-based, and computer, to support immersive learning experiences used within the COH. Develops, installs, operates and provides ongoing maintenance of highly specialized classroom and lab equipment, hardware, and software such as high-fidelity manikins used for simulation-based education, inventory management software, patient and simulation scheduling, documentation platforms, recording and debriefing systems, and technologies. Partners with faculty, staff, and students to meet teaching objectives by identifying, recommending, and implementing technological solutions and practices that meet those needs. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  | Associate’s degree preferably in technology, health sciences, or a related field. Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and four (4) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply. Two (2) years of experience in audiovisual (A/V), IT support and/or technical support of medical simulation devices. Experience delivering technical training. Ability to transport and set up equipment. If lifting is over fifty (50) pounds, ability to buddy lift or use of tools to aid in lifting. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required.

Preferred Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in instructional technology, computer science, health sciences, or related field. Certifications in AVIXA CTS, CompTIA A+, ITIL, or simulation-specific credentials (e.g., CHSOS).. Experience supporting health professions technology e.g., nursing simulation manikins, medical simulation recording or debriefing systems. Experience with healthcare simulation technology, instructional equipment, or software e.g. Elevate HealthCare (formerly CAE LearningSpace), Laerdal LLEAP. Familiarity with best practices in adult learning, medical pedagogy, and debriefing strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  | Extensive knowledge and understanding of simulation-based learning and instructional technology in healthcare and of advanced virtual and practical training technologies and systems. Ability to analyze end-user needs and recommend solutions. Extensive knowledge of network, hardware, and software troubleshooting techniques. Proficiency in A/V systems, recording and playback technologies, and simulation hardware and software. Familiarity with general A/V and information technology concepts and terminology, inventory systems, and safety protocols Excellent written and verbal communication skills, “customer focus” attitude, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to take ownership of projects, anticipate department needs and develop appropriate responses, meet deadlines, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and be a quick and continuous learner. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number  | PT0703655S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  | 40
Work Schedule  | Monday through Friday Afternoon & Evening work schedule
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  | 07/25/2025
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  | 08/01/2025
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1.  Do you have an Associate's degree? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2.  Do you have four (4) years of experience in audiovisual (A/V) or IT support including simulation technology or instructional equipment? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application