Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

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United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

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Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU.

In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Simulation Program Manager, Standardized Patients - School of Medicine

The Program Manager – Standardized Patients, is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of standardized patient activities and ambulatory care spaces within the BYU School of Medicine, under the direction of the Director of Simulation. This role ensures high-quality, safe, and educationally sound standardized patient and acute care simulation experiences supporting all phases of the medical curriculum. This position plays an important part in supporting the school’s mission to “provide a spiritually grounded and scientifically rigorous education for physicians who will minister to God’s children throughout the world as healers, teachers, researchers, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ.” 

This position is important to the success of the BYU School of Medicine, a newly established organization within the university. As the school continues to launch and grow, a successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities and assignments to support its effective implementation and ongoing operations.

What you'll be doing in this position

1. Standardized Patient Program Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the Standardized Patient (SP) Program including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of SPs.

2. Simulation Space and Equipment Oversight

• Maintain readiness and functionality of ambulatory care rooms, audiovisual systems, computers, task trainers, and VR equipment.

3. Curriculum and Faculty Collaboration

• Collaborate with faculty across all phases of the curriculum to design, create, implement, and assess SP-based and acute care simulation experiences.

4. Scheduling and Coordination

• Manage SP and simulation schedules including OSCEs, skills labs, and courses while preventing conflicts and optimize utilization.

5. Staff Supervision and Training

• Supervise SP staff and student employees; conduct training, orientation, and performance reviews.

6. Budgeting, Compliance, and Safety

• Assist with SP budget oversight.
• Assist with accreditation readiness, data collection and analysis, learner confidentiality, and safety compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifies you for this role

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of healthcare simulation or standardized patient program experience OR 6 years of equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to obtain CHSOS or CHSE certification within three years of hire.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related discipline;
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in SP or healthcare simulation programs.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Required:   

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to recruit and train standardized patients
• Organizational and scheduling expertise
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Basic technical aptitude
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) 

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually 

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household 

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members 

• Access to athletic facilities 

• Excellent medical/dental benefits 

• Short/long-term disability benefits 

• Paid parental and maternity leave 

• Wellness Program 

• Free on-campus parking 

• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents 

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU 

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.