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

Events PlannerRequisition ID req38182
Working Title Events Planner
Position Grade 11
Position Summary

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.

Minimum 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

• Bachelors degree in any area
• Project management experience, including performing complex tasks and prioritizing multiple projects
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Familiar with a university environment or large organizational structures and able to orchestrate details with multiple university units including but not limited to parking, catering, purchasing and UNM purchasing card, and facilities
• Familiar with facility schematics, audio/video equipment and technology in general
• Experience with the full lifecycle of an event, serving as primary administrative or operational liaison
• Experience and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience or interest in learning about creating, writing and editing marketing materials to promote events in the school
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), InDesign, Adobe applications, and comfortable learning new software applications that manage event activity
• Skilled in creating event cost proposals and maintaining/maximizing budgets with appropriate documentation
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
• Experience with scheduling appointments, RSVPs and meetings with internal and external participants, planning and executing live and virtual events
• Experience with a Corporate Credit Card
• Experience or willingness to learn UNM financial systems, including Chrome River and LoboMart

Additional Requirements
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department SOE Deans Office (052A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Exempt
Pay Monthly: $3,841.07 - $5,148.00, depending on education and experience
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 10/23/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html . Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.