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Do you have excellent communication skills, and do you enjoy working with others both individually and within teams? Do you thrive when working in a fast-paced and complex environment? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with the University of Southern Maine School of Nursing as their Learning Space Specialist/Simulation Technician at our Learning Resources and Simulation Center.

The Learning Resources and Simulation Center (https://usm.maine.edu/school-nursing/learning-resources-and-simulation-center/) at USM provides an environment for our students to develop clinical judgment and reasoning while focusing on best practices. This is where our students put classroom theory and scientific principles into action, utilizing “real-world” scenarios and equipment.

The Nursing Simulation and Skills Lab Specialist position pays $21.09/hour (non-negotiable) hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. This position is full-time, working 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Monday – Friday. Although this position is based on our Portland Campus frequent time may be spent on our Lewiston Campus as well.

The Learning Space Specialist provides support services in the preparation, operation, and maintenance of the Center's equipment and simulation spaces and skills labs for simulation/skills-based learning experiences. The successful candidate will be well-organized and possess excellent written, phone and verbal communication skills.

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

+ 14 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time

+ Health, dental and vision insurance

+ Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance

+ Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance

+ A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)

+ A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution

+ Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maine (https://usm.maine.edu/) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University (https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/) .

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

+ Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in a health-related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Strong technology skills with the ability to learn and use new technologies.

+ Physical ability to lift, move, maintain, and set up computer, audio-visual, and simulation lab equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

To apply, click on ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references

For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 15, 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator (http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/) at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact our Public Safety Office at 207.780.5211.