Lab and Simulation Support Administrator

About the role

The Lab and Simulation Support Administrator provides essential support to lab and simulation staff, faculty, and students at UBC Okanagan's School of Nursing. Working part‑time (28.5 hours/week), the role ensures smooth operation of learning spaces and equipment for high‑quality, hands‑on education.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lab and simulation team, coordinator, practice placement coordinator, staff, faculty, and students to maintain a positive work environment.
• Assist the simulation coordinator in strategic planning for lab and simulation across programs.
• Order supplies, manage inventory, create purchase orders and reconcile credit‑card statements.
• Maintain databases, software, and programs; liaise with IT, AV, and other services for optimal equipment performance.
• Ensure data storage complies with privacy and security standards and manage access controls.
• Support scheduling of learning spaces, equipment, and personnel; establish clear priority‑access processes.
• Coordinate with external technical experts, maintain service agreements and warranties, and oversee equipment renewal.
• Manage set‑up, take‑down, cleanliness, visual inspections, and troubleshooting of lab and simulation equipment.

Required profile

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse academic and technical teams.
• High level of independence and initiative in day‑to‑day operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Inventory management and supply ordering.
• Purchase order creation and credit‑card reconciliation.
• Database and software maintenance.
• Equipment troubleshooting and technical support.
• Knowledge of privacy and security standards for data handling.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $4,518 to $5,175 CAD.
• Part‑time, ongoing position within a leading research university.
• Opportunities for professional development in an academic health‑science environment.