The UNM Health Sciences Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (OfDEI) is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented individual to support the growing needs within the office. This individual will primarily engage with faculty and staff of the office providing support for events, but will also be responsible for administrative support. The Communications & Outreach Specialist will plan and coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational activities related to events such as lectures, meetings, and cultural events, as well as assist with various other administrative tasks. Duties typically include event planning, event administration, purchasing, and budget management.

The mission of the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is to promote inclusivity and diversity through the UNM Health Sciences. In addition, we seek to engage communities across New Mexico to advance health equity through programs and sustainable, collaborative partnerships. This individual will be critical in providing support for this mission.

Required:

Please complete the official application, making sure to include all prior work experience. Attach your current resume and a cover letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above, including any preferred qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• * Provides administrative support in the development, implementation, and marketing of UNM Health Sciences Office for DEI events.
• * Serves as a principal liaison between faculty and staff on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues; facilitates seminars, meetings, and special projects.
• * Monitors and administers program/project revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of event budgets for the program.
• * Writes, edits, and coordinates development of promotional materials, informative emails, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
• * Prepares scheduled and special reports; maintains program/project records and information.
• * Performs clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation, typing, and editing of program correspondence, meeting minutes, purchasing documents, reports, event documents, and other publications.
• * May perform specialized activities of a programmatic nature in direct support of the accomplishment of program objectives and protocol.
• * May supervise and train lower level staff, student employees, volunteers, and/or interns, as appropriate.
• * Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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

• * Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• * Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• * Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
• * Skill in organizing resources and prioritizing duties.
• * Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• * Records maintenance skills.
• * Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• * Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
• * Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• * Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• * Ability to gather data and generate reports.
• * Advanced writing and editorial skills.
• * Experience with UNM purchasing policies and procedures.

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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.

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