Events Planner

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.

• 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.

• Project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Event logistics coordination
• Budget administration
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Customer service orientation
• Time management
• Professional communication
• Adaptability and initiative

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Yes

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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Dermatology Administration (627B)

Employment Type:

Staff (Term - Part-Time) – Exempt

Monthly salary: $3,802.93 – $5,097.73