Associate Director, Master in Management - Business School

IE University; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IE University’s Business School in Madrid seeks an Associate Director for the Master in Management Programs to lead program operations and student experience for the 11-month MIM program, offered in English or bilingual formats.

The role reports to the Executive Director and involves managing cross-functional projects, international exchanges, internships, and capstone/dual-degree initiatives while engaging students and faculty through sessions, meetings, and communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree desirable.
• Good organizational skills. Attention to detail.
• Fluency (written & oral) in English and Spanish is a must.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of operations and/or project management experience.
• Occasional international travel (1 per year).

Responsibilities

• Daily management of student information and experience throughout the program.
• Coordinate transversal projects (International exchanges, internships, capstone project, dual degrees…).
• Interact with students and faculty via meetings, email or other platforms as well as presentations and info sessions to sections or the entire cohort.
• Maintain a professional and customer‑oriented approach in this interaction.
• Implement and maintain program best practices and policies.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Business School is looking for an Associate Director Master in Management Programs to join its team!

The Masterin Management Program (MIM) is one of IE Business School´s flagship programs. It is a full-time, 11-month program, which can be pursued in English or Bilingual. The program is geared toward recent graduates looking for an innovative, internationally acclaimedmaster’sprogram in management. It enrolls approximately 650 students per year, in two intakes (September and January), with up to 65 nationalities per intake.

The Associate Directors are key members of the program management team and report to the Executive Director of the Masterin Management Program.

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact.

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future.

Our mission

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.

Values

• Cultivate the humanistic approach.
• Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
• Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
• Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - María de Molina 31.

Responsibilities

Your role as Associate Director will involve:

• Responsiblefor the daily management as well as thestudentinformation andexperience throughout the program
• Responsible fora number oftransversalprojects (e.g.Internationalexchanges, internships,capstoneproject,dualdegrees…)
• Interaction with studentsand faculty either in personal face-to- facemeetings, via email or other platforms as well as presentations and info sessions to sections or the entire cohort.Maintain a professional and friendly,customerorientedapproach in this interaction.
• Implement andmaintainprogram best practices and policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree desirable.
• Good organizational skills. Attention to detail.
• Fluency (written & oral) in English and Spanish is a must.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of operations and/or project management experience. Good knowledge of the Higher Education industry is a plus.
• Occasional international travel (1 per year)

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.