Associate Director

Overview:
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education?** IE University's Talent & Careers Department** is looking for an **Associate Director** to join its team

In this position, you will play a critical role in connecting our diverse student body with exceptional career opportunities in the sector. You will be responsible of a team for both building strong relationships with leading organizations and enterprises and help students prepare to excel in their recruiting processes.

**Why IE University?**

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

**Our Purpose**

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.

**Our People**

At IE we are:

- People-driven
- Change Builders
- Autonomy Enthusiasts
- Communication Enthusiasts
- Knowledge Champions

**We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.**

**Responsibilities**:
**Your role as an Associate Director will involve**:
**Employer Relations & Business Development**:

- Develop and execute a strategic outreach plan to attract top-tier organizations and enterprises to IE University.
- Manage and expand a portfolio of employer partners, including conducting regular visits and fostering relationships.
- Serve as the point of contact for companies with an MBA recruitment initiative in place at Business Schools
- Leverage alumni networks and faculty expertise to cultivate connections with the market.
- Represent IE University nationally and internationally at industry events and conferences (30 to 50% travel required).
- Partner with the marketing team to create compelling communication and marketing plans for recruiting events.
- Develop increasing levels of knowledge about specific market trends, corporate strategy and recruitment expectations of core clients by conducting ongoing research and engagement with the company representatives and alumni to ensure students have current information about specific job markets.

**Student Career Preparation**:

- Coordinate sector specific training and events for students interested in Diversified Industries sectors.
- Collaborate with student clubs to organize industry treks and networking events with professionals.
- Develop and deliver workshops and informational sessions about sectors and interview preparation for specific sectors or companies.
- Develop and promote career resources and educational events relevant to the sector.
- Manage and report on employment data and statistics.

Qualifications:
**To thrive in this role, you should have**:

- Master's degree
- Experience in business development or corporate relations, minimum of 3 years.
- International experience, minimum of 2 years.
- Experience in any of the sectors within Diversified Industries is a plus. Diversified Industries: Consumer, Retail, Luxury,
- Industrial Products, Energy, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sports
- Prior experience working in teams, leadership experience is a must.
- Deep understanding of the job market and talent acquisition/recruitment practices
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituency, including senior executives.
- Structured worker, with a strong sense of reality.
- Great organizational skills, being able to prioritize with a strategic mindset.
- Results oriented, with strong attention to processes. Highly motivated to achieve objectives, both individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel regularly and work evenings and weekends occasionally.
- Proven ability to create and establish external business relationships.
- Global mentality, being able to work with people from different backgrounds and keep an open mind to different needs and cultures.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Database management, marketing communication and direct marketing expertise a plus.
- Additional languages would be a plus.

It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours