About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Faculty of Health Sciences is a large, diverse, and comprehensive unit, comprised of seven Schools (Nursing, Kinesiology, Health Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Food and Nutritional Sciences), a large Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and four Research Centers. The faculty has more than 4,000 undergraduate students and more than 900 graduate students (200 PhD students).
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing will advance leadership in health equity by seeking to transform practice, education, scholarship & policy, locally and globally. Mission: The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing generates knowledge and prepares nurses to be transformative leaders and innovators through equity-promoting research, education, and practice, locally and globally.
Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator, reporting to the Simulated Education Faculty Lead, will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects and initiatives within the Simulated Education Unit.
The incumbent plays a key role in ensuring the effective execution of simulation-based education activities and projects.
Responsibilities include coordinating project activities across all phases, and supporting other simulation-related initiatives as assigned. In this role, the incumbent will also engage and communicate with faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners to support the successful completion and delivery of all assigned projects and initiatives.
The Project Coordinator will monitor timelines, tracks progress, prepare and present reports and updates, prepare and submit any required documentation and update forms, and ensures all deliverables are completed in a timely and organized manner.
Note: This is a fully in-person, on-site position.
Qualifications
Education:
Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences or a related field required
Experience:
minimum of 1 year work experience in a clinical simulation-based education unit within a University setting required;
experience of working closely and collaborating with faculty members and learners to support simulation-based learning activities within a University setting required,
experience conducting research and quality improvement initiatives (e.g., re-development of learning activities) in a university setting required;
professional work experience in providing technical assistance in support of education activities within clinical simulation within a University environment required;
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
Project Coordination & Organization
Working knowledge of project coordination processes
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects or initiatives with competing priorities and timelines
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to track milestones, monitor progress, and support timely delivery of outcomes
Simulation & Academic Environment Knowledge
Familiarity with University academic environments, specifically in simulation-based practice and learning settings
Understanding of simulation-based education and/or clinical skills training environments and workflow
Experience contributing to workflow development and process mapping
Communication & Collaboration
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
Ability to facilitate coordination across diverse stakeholder groups
Demonstrated professionalism, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills
Technical & Administrative Skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive, Calendar, Forms, Qualtrics)
Experience with teleconferencing and virtual collaboration tools considered an asset
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., OWL/Brightspace) considered an asset
Performance & Work Style
Results-oriented with the ability to meet rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
High level of professionalism when interacting with members of the academic and clinical community
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
