Posting number: 01611
Department: SONHS - Simulation and Integrated Learning Center SE
Job classification: Simulation Lab Assistant - Student Employment
Posting type: Student Employment
Categories: Student Employment
The Undergraduate Student Worker (Federal Work-Study) provides operational and administrative support to the Simulation and Integrated Learning Center. This role assists faculty, staff, and students by preparing simulation laboratories, maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting simulation activities, and ensuring learning spaces are organized and ready for instruction. The student worker also performs clerical duties, assists with technology setup, and contributes to a safe, professional, and collaborative learning environment while gaining valuable experience in healthcare education and simulation operations.
This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:
Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.
Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
· Prepare and set up simulation laboratories, equipment, supplies, and instructional materials for scheduled simulation and skills learning activities.
· Assist faculty and staff with simulation sessions by ensuring equipment, manikins, and technology are operational and ready for use.
· Clean, disinfect, and return simulation equipment, manikins, and supplies to designated storage areas following each activity and in accordance with established procedures.
· Monitor inventory of simulation supplies and equipment; restock consumable items and notify the SILC staff of equipment maintenance, repair, or replenishment needs.
· Assist with resetting simulation rooms, skills labs, and learning spaces between activities to ensure readiness for subsequent classes.
· Support the organization and maintenance of the Simulation and Integrated Learning Center by keeping workspaces, storage areas, and equipment clean, orderly, and secure.
· Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including copying, scanning, filing, organizing instructional materials, and maintaining simulation-related documents and records.
· Assist with basic technology setup and troubleshooting for simulation activities under the direction of faculty or staff.
· Provide courteous and professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors using the Simulation and Integrated Learning Center.
· Follow institutional policies, safety guidelines, confidentiality requirements, and infection prevention procedures while performing assigned duties.
· Perform other related duties as assigned to support the daily operations of the Simulation and Integrated Learning Center.
MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
· Must be eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study Program.
· Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student with a major in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
· Must be in good academic standing.
· Maximum of 10 hours per week (minimum of 5 hours per week)
· Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
· Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and email).
· Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform light physical tasks such as standing, bending, reaching, and moving simulation equipment and supplies.
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.
