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The RHT Mobile Simulation Operations Consultant adjunct role supports the planning and start-up development of the mobile simulation component of the Rural Health Transformation initiative. This adjunct role will help evaluate coordination workflows, identify equipment and procurement needs, support needs assessment activities, and make recommendations to RHT simulation leadership.

The Operations Planning Specialist will work closely with the full-time mobile simulation role to provide specialized simulation operations expertise and help develop effective systems and workflows. This position is intended to support start-up planning and process development, not ongoing management of the full mobile simulation program.

This is a part-time adjunct consultant role. Approximately 10 hours per week, with workload varying based on project needs, meeting schedules, procurement activities, and other engagement.

Duties/Responsibilities

Mobile Simulation Planning & Coordination Support (35%)

• Support the planning and start-up development of mobile simulation activities under the Rural Health Transformation initiative.
• Serve as a simulation operations specialist resource to RHT simulation leadership and the full-time mobile simulation role in evaluating coordination workflows, scheduling needs, and operational processes.
• Help identify practical systems for coordinating mobile simulation requests, equipment readiness, communication, and follow-up.
• Contribute to the development of timelines, task lists, and project tracking tools related to mobile simulation start-up activities.

Equipment & Procurement Planning (25%)

• Support the evaluation of equipment needs for mobile simulation activities, including simulation supplies, technology, storage, transport, and setup considerations.
• Assist with equipment research, vendor communication, quotes, purchasing recommendations, and procurement documentation.
• Help develop recommendations for inventory tracking, equipment readiness, maintenance, and mobile simulation supply workflows.
• Provide simulation operations expertise to help ensure equipment selected is practical, sustainable, and appropriate for mobile use.

Needs Assessment & Partner Support (20%)

• Assist with gathering information from rural health partners to better understand training needs, site readiness, and potential mobile simulation use cases.
• Support needs assessment activities by helping organize feedback, identify common themes, and summarize operational considerations.
• Collaborate with RHT simulation leadership and the full-time mobile simulation role to translate partner needs into planning recommendations.
• Support communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Documentation, Data & Reporting Support (10%)

• Assist with documenting project activities, equipment planning, workflow recommendations, partner feedback, and implementation progress.
• Support the development of tracking tools for mobile simulation planning, utilization, equipment, and follow-up needs.
• Help prepare summaries, updates, and reports for RHT simulation leadership, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement by identifying workflow gaps, operational barriers, and recommendations for more efficient mobile simulation coordination.

Project Coordination & Team Collaboration (10%)

• Participate in relevant Rural Health Transformation, Simulation Core, and mobile simulation planning meetings.
• Support meeting coordination, agenda preparation, follow-up tracking, and documentation related to mobile simulation planning.
• Work collaboratively with project team members to support communication, coordination, and timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Provide limited project support consistent with the adjunct scope of the role.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Masters Degree in a health-related discipline or Associate degree and program coordination, project support, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in simulation,  healthcare, education, public health, or community programs is beneficial.
• Coursework, certification, or professional development in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean or equivalent applied experience),
• Experience managing or coordinating multi-site or multi-partner initiatives, particularly in grant-funded or community-based settings.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license (occasional travel to rural partner sites may be required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated project management skills, including task coordination, timeline development, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication in complex environments.
• Knowledge of project management approaches or frameworks (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean, or equivalent applied experience).
• Experience managing or coordinating multi‑site, multi‑partner, or grant‑funded initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with productivity tools, scheduling platforms, and data-management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, faculty, technical staff, and rural partners.
• Adaptability, professionalism, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
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Other Requirement

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and support event or training logistics as needed. Occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in healthcare, public health, education, administration, or related field.
• Coursework, certification, or professional development in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean, or equivalent applied experience).
• Experience coordinating programs in clinical, academic, or rural‑health settings.
• Experience with grant-funded projects or workforce development programs.
• Familiarity with rural health systems, partner engagement, or distributed clinical education.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$43 /hour

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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