Events Planner

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,440 - 56,890; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Dermatology Department seeks an Events Planner to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of academic, educational, and professional events in a clinical and academic healthcare setting.

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.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Familiarity with CME accreditation requirements.
• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare, higher education, or research institutions.
• Experience with virtual event platforms such as Zoom, Teams, or Webex.
• Experience working with physicians, faculty, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a portfolio of academic and clinical events.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Event logistics coordination

Budget administration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service orientation

Time management

Professional communication

Adaptability and initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Webex

Job description

Position Summary

Dermatology is seeking a 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

• 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

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.

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.

Background Check Required

Yes

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Background Check Policy

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.

Location & Employment Type

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department: Dermatology Administration (627B)
Employment Type: Staff (Term - Part-Time) – Exempt

Pay

Monthly salary: $3,802.93 – $5,097.73