Events Planner

The School of Engineering Office of the Dean invites applications from self-motivated and creative individuals to join our team as an Events Planner. The ideal candidate will be proactive, approachable, responsive, and skilled at fostering positive relationships while delivering exceptional event experiences. We are a small office, so this position requires an individual who is a hands-on leader, detail oriented, flexible, self-directed, and has excellent decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will manage numerous events at different stages of planning while balancing competing priorities and meeting established deadlines. A typical calendar of events includes lecture and speaking engagements, award banquets, receptions, lunches, dinners, trainings, retreats, summits, student recruitment and outreach events, as well as the UNM Engineering Convocation, and will require the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of audiences, from students and alumni to donors and industry leaders, faculty and university officials, and other community partners.

The ideal candidate will also build excellent collaborative relationships with various service providers, such as facilities, catering, venue providers, and other campus and external partners. T his position will work occasional early mornings, late evenings, and weekend hours and requires someone comfortable with light physical activity, including occasional assistance of others in the manipulation of heavy objects and some standing or walking, usually for not more than 2 hours a day.

Some events will require more lifting and longer periods of standing and/or walking. Interested applicants will provide a cover letter that addresses the preferred qualifications for this position, as well as their experience managing and promoting events. Applicants are also encouraged to provide communication/marketing samples which can include marketing fliers/programs, writing samples, or samples of emails that were used to communicate details of meetings or events to participants and other stakeholders.

Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. If you are a self-motivated professional who has a passion for creating exceptional, memorable, and meaningful event experiences, we encourage you to apply and join our team!