Events Planner

Events Planner

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.

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

• 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.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Dermatology Administration (627B)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Part-Time

Term End Date

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

Eligible for Remote Work

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 attach the following documents:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.