Events Planner in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37102

Working Title:
Events Planner

Position Grade:
11

Position Summary:
Dermatology is seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Events Planner to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of academic, educational, and professional events within a clinical and academic healthcare environment. This role serves as a key liaison among faculty, clinicians, researchers, learners, industry partners, and institutional stakeholders to deliver high-quality educational programs, conferences, symposia, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) activities.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional event management expertise with an understanding of healthcare, academic medicine, and professional education requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning and Management

• Plan and execute a portfolio of academic and clinical events, including:
• Develop event timelines, project plans, and budgets.
• Coordinate venue selection, catering, audiovisual support, registration systems, and logistics.
• Manage both in-person and virtual/hybrid event formats.

Key Competencies

• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Event logistics coordination
• Budget administration
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Customer service orientation
• Time management
• Professional communication
• Adaptability and initiative

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
Dermatology Administration (627B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Part-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
7/15/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach the following documents:
1) Cover Letter
2) ResumeMinimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare, higher education, or research institutions.
• Familiarity with CME accreditation requirements.
• Experience with virtual event platforms such as Zoom, Teams, or Webex.
• Experience working with physicians, faculty, and healthcare professionals.