Events Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque seeks an Events Planner to lead planning, coordination, and execution of academic, educational, and professional events within a clinical and academic healthcare environment.

The role acts as a liaison among faculty, clinicians, researchers, learners, industry partners, and institutional stakeholders to deliver high-quality conferences, workshops, and CME activities; experience in healthcare education is preferred.

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.

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.

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

Job description

Events Planner

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. The 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.

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 communicationAdaptability 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.

Salary

Monthly: $3,802.93 - $5,097.73

Benefits

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.

Background Check

Background check required: Yes.

EEO and Hiring Standards

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.