Coord,Special Events

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Coord, Special Events to plan and coordinate conferences, meetings, banquets, and other special events. This part-time role primarily works evenings and weekends and is on‑call.

The position involves coordinating event logistics, scheduling facilities, and preparing and maintaining essential event documentation with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 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.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate conferences, meetings, banquets, and other special events.
• Coordinate event logistics, schedules facilities and related activities.
• Prepare and maintain required event documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coord,Special Events

Part-time position (10 hours per week) that primarily works evenings and weekends. Responsible for planning and coordinating conferences, meetings, banquets, and other special events. Coordinates event logistics, schedules facilities and related activities, and prepares and maintains required event documentation.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.


• 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 3 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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.


• One (1) year of experience in event planning, hospitality, customer service, project coordination, or a related field.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Location and Employment Details

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Food Services (074B)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: On‑Call

Status: Non‑Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.00 - $22.00

Benefits Eligible: This position is not benefits eligible

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: 8/4/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Policy Statements

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.