Job Description

Standardized Patient

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Standardized Patient to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-site

Summary

Standardized patients (SP) are personnel who assist in the education of students in the Simulation Learning Center. Standardized patients are people without actual symptoms who are trained to consistently portray a character who has the symptoms of a particular health condition. Standardized patients are scheduled as needed in the simulation center for particular times and dates.

Essential Functions

• Portray the physical findings of particular disease states or procedures. This may include wearing makeup, costumes and/or external props such as casts, bandages or tubes (that do not enter the body).
• Play a particular character with mannerisms and responses consistent with the described role. These may be ad lib or scripted as determined by the case author.
• Observe and recall student communication and performance during the case scenario.
• Provide feedback on student performance either directly or as requested during post-scenario debriefing.
• Review other SP performance and provide feedback for quality improvement purposes.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 1, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: Week of September 8, 2025.
• Potential start date: September 2025.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred.
• CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by September 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37534). If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that describes reasons for applying, and particularly how your experience meets the minimum preferred criteria. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

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