Associate Director, IE Foundation – Scholarships

IE University; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IE University seeks an Associate Director to oversee scholarship programs, ensuring excellence in donor relations and operational efficiency. The role involves developing strategic initiatives, collaborating across departments, and utilizing advanced data analysis tools. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in educational program management and an advanced degree.

Formación

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in education program management.
• Experience in donor relations or institutional cooperation.
• Excellent capabilities in strategic writing and analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement scholarship programs aligned with donor criteria.
• Act as main contact for strategic partners.
• Promote use of technology and AI in program management.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Project management

Strategic writing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Higher university degree

Postgraduate training in management or social innovation

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

Artificial intelligence tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education?IE University's IE Foundationis looking for anAssociate Directorto join its team!

The Associate Director of Scholarships will be responsible for developing, coordinating and continuously improving the scholarship programs managed by the IE Foundation. Its work will combine advanced operational functions, institutional relations and strategic inputs, with the aim of ensuring excellence in the experience of fellows and donors, compliance with specific requirements per program and the efficiency of internal 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 inMadrid.

Responsibilities

Your role asAssociate Director will involve:

Strategic and Operational Program Development:

• Develop and implement complex or strategic scholarship programs, ensuring compliance with criteria established by donors and collaborating institutions.
• To promote the continuous improvement of the administrative, academic and logistical processes associated with the management of scholarships.
• Actively participate in the definition and implementation of new initiatives or programs with international or innovative components.

Relationship with Donors and Stakeholders:

• To act as the main point of contact for certain strategic partners (corporations, governments, international foundations).
• Coordinate the preparation of selection committees, impact reporting, and institutional communications related to the programs.
• Represent the Foundation at events, meetings, and forums related to scholarships and educational access programs.

Innovation and Digital Transformation:

• Promote the use of technological tools and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, decision-making and academic follow-up of scholarship recipients.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, automated flows, and data analytics related to beneficiary performance and experience.

Internal and Transversal Collaboration:

• Work in coordination with the scholarship management team and with other IE University departments (Admissions, Student Services, Financial Aid, Legal, etc.).
• Contribute to the strategic alignment of the IE Foundation with the institutional objectives of access, equity and social impact.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have:

Academic Background:

• Higher university degree. Postgraduate training in areas such as management, social innovation, project management and/or administration will be valued.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the management of educational programs, institutional cooperation, philanthropy, or coordination of multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience in relation to donors or institutional stakeholders.
• Advanced management of Excel, Power BI or other data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge in the use of artificial intelligence tools for process optimization.
• Excellent strategic writing, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Languages:

• Spanish and English (oral and written).

Personal Competencies:

• Strategic vision, initiative, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and results orientation.
• Ability to work in demanding, collaborative environments with a high level of autonomy.

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

If you want to be part of this educational revolution,we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team atIE 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.