Nursing Technical Specialist

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About this opportunity:

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Manage, implement, analyze, and support technology-based educational, clinical, and academic systems and projects operated by the School of Nursing, including video recording and video conferencing solutions, high and low-fidelity simulation integration, virtual simulation integration, standardized patient simulation integration, computer-based training modules, network applications, online and blended courses, and partnerships with clinical and interprofessional partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for School of Nursing faculty, staff, administrators, students, and associated university technical support, and clinical and interprofessional partners via phone, e-mail, in-person, videoconference, and via remote assistance.
• Serve as a product specialist for learning management technologies and other applications used to support teaching and learning, including simulation products and equipment, network applications, telehealth, and clinical encounter and scheduling software; includes providing training and support for these applications to faculty, staff, students, administrators, and clinical partners.
• Manage, maintain, program, schedule, and coordinate the use and course integration of the high and low fidelity patient simulators and virtual environments/simulations. This includes telemedicine equipment and maintenance, use, and ability to troubleshoot both the simulators and the equipment that controls them.
• Manage, maintain, coordinate, and support the use of video recording solutions; includes recording simulations, presentations, volunteer patients, and other media elements for students, faculty, staff, administrators and clinical partners.
• Serve as backup to Interprofessional Community Clinics Technology and Video Systems Specialist for electronic health records and other technology; obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and ensure continued maintenance of credential.
• Support the Senior Technical Specialist & Analyst and NSITC Director in planning schedules, preparing operation and budgetary reports, developing and specifying policies and procedures, and designing information guides.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student employees who work at the SITC; assign workflow to undergraduate and graduate student workers; oversee quality of work.
• Install, support, maintain, configure, and secure hardware for faculty, staff, administrators, and student employees and NSITC computers.
• Monitor, maintain, support, administer, backup, and update the department's software; includes coordinating School systems with University systems, such as the print management system.
• Manage, maintain, and design the School of Nursing's website, multimedia content, and related online materials.
• Research, test, evaluate, and recommend emerging computer and information technologies for use within the School of Nursing and maintain current knowledge of emerging hardware, software, and communication technologies.
• Maintain, configure, perform, and participate in SITC evaluations, surveys, and reports needed for School of Nursing reporting
  functions.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• At least five years of experience working with: Mac and Windows based computers, networks, system installation and configuration, servers, multimedia applications and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of various computer platforms and computer software.
• Experience working in a Learning Management System (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field
• Additional years of experience working with Mac and Windows-based computers and networks
• Experience working in Canvas Learning Management System
• Experience with FileWave MDM or equivalent
• Experience with patient simulators from Laerdal, Elevate Healthcare, Gaurmard, or similar units

How to apply:

Applications MUST include
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume

Do not utilize the Autofill resume feature.

Applications MAY include
1) Transcripts
2) Multimedia Files/Links
3) Portfolio/Portfolio Link

Documents may be in a combined upload.

Applications will be accepted through November 26, 2025, at 12:01 AM.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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