Associate Director, Career Coach, Talent & Careers (Temporary)

IE University; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading higher education institution in Madrid seeks an Associate Director, Career Coach (Temporary) to enhance student career opportunities through effective employer partnerships and career preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, extensive experience in business development, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This full-time role requires proactive engagement with diverse stakeholders to facilitate student success in career transitions.

Formación

• Minimum of 3 years experience in business development or corporate relations.
• Minimum of 2 years international experience.
• Strong understanding of the industry landscape and recruiting practices.
• Ability to create and establish external business relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and expand a portfolio of employer partners.
• Coordinate sector-specific training and events for students.
• Develop and deliver workshops about interview preparation.

Conocimientos

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-confidence

Problem-solving skills

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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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, Career Coach (Temporary) to join our Employer Partnerships team!

IE University is seeking a highly motivated and organized Associate Director of Technology to provide coverage during a maternity leave. 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 for building strong relationships with leading organizations and enterprises and helping 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

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

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position to cover a maternity leave in Madrid - IE Tower.

Your role as Associate Director will involve

Employer Relations & Business Development

• Manage and expand a portfolio of employer partners, including conducting regular visits and fostering relationships.
• Leverage alumni networks and faculty expertise to cultivate connections with the market.
• Represent IE University nationally and internationally at industry events and conferences.
• 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.
• Sales calls and proactive outreach to represent the University both nationally and internationally to increase the volume of recruiters and geographic diversity of recruiters
• Facilitate employers' participation in specific recruiting events, including panels with sector experts, Talent Forums, company presentations, workshops, as well as other events designed to facilitate interactions between employers and students.

Student Career Preparation

• Coordinate sector-specific training and events for students.
• 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

• Master's degree from a top university.
• Experience in business development or corporate relations, minimum of 3 years.
• International experience, minimum of 2 years.
• Working experience in Tech.
• Prior experience working in teams, leadership experience is a must.
• Strong understanding of the industry landscape and recruiting 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.
• Great organizational skills, being able to prioritize with a strategic mindset.
• Initiative the candidate must be a professional with self-confidence, a spirit of service and a proactive and innovative attitude.
• Results oriented, with strong attention to processes. Highly motivated to achieve objectives, both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in business development or account management within the sector.
• Prior sales or business development experience. Developing effective measurements and evaluating performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of higher education (master or MBA) programs and employers.
• Database management, marketing communication and direct marketing expertise a plus.
• Attention to detail the candidate must have the necessary characteristics and style of working related to an academic environment.
• Additional languages would be a plus

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University.

At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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