Senior Associate Director – Executive Programs and Alumni Career Services

Ie University; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IE University’s Talent & Careers is seeking an Associate Director to lead end-to-end career development for a portfolio of students and alumni in Madrid, delivering personalized advising and strategic career education.

You will design programs, manage engagement, track outcomes, and collaborate with Academic Programs, Employer Engagement, Admissions, and Alumni Relations to ensure a cohesive student experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree desirable.
• Significant experience in Career Services, Human Resources, Recruitment, Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, Executive Coaching, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience advising experienced professionals or executive level talent.
• Strong knowledge of global recruitment practices, talent markets, and the future of work.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or university-level courses.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, monitor KPIs, and translate insights into actions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency (bilingual) in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment; experience in higher education and/or Business School Career Services is highly valued.
• A collaborative, student-centric professional with a proactive mindset, strong execution skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder community.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career advising to a portfolio of senior students and alumni.
• Design and deliver engaging career education programs and workshops in-person and online.
• Manage program operations, student engagement, and career outcome data.
• Collaborate with Academic Programs, Employer Engagement, Admissions, and Alumni Relations to deliver an integrated student experience.
• Monitor KPIs, report on job changes, salary outcomes, and engagement metrics, and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University’s Talent & Careers is looking for an Associate Director to join its team!The Senior Associate Director - Executive Programs and Alumni Career Services is responsible for the end-to-end career development experience of a portfolio of students, supporting them throughout their career ourney while contributing to the overall success of the program, together with working with the institution's alumni population and a number of transversal projects for both client groups. This is a role that combines trategic ownership with hands-on execution. The successful candidate will provide personalized career advising, design and deliver career education, manage student engagement initiatives, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s career offering. Success in this role is measured by three key outcomes: career advancement, salary outcomes, and student and alumni satisfaction.

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.

Responsibilities

Your role as a Associate Director will involve:

Career Strategy Advising

• Manage a portfolio of senior students, providing personalized career strategy advising throughout their career journey.
• Support students in defining career goals, identifying target industries and functions, and developing effective job search strategies.
• Guide students on their strategy through every stage of a recruitment process, including CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, networking strategies, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and offer management.
• Advise students with diverse career objectives, including career changers, vertical advancers, entrepreneurs, and company-sponsored professionals.
• Support and advise alumni of the institution in their career advancement and strategy, through 1:1 advising and events Career Education
• Design, prepare, and facilitate engaging career development workshops and classes in both in-person and online formats.
• Deliver content on topics including career strategy, personal branding, networking, recruitment processes, interviewing, and professional development.
• Manage course deliverables, student assignments, and learning outcomes in collaboration with Academic Programs.

Program Management & Operations

• Own the operational delivery of career services for the assigned student population.
• Monitor student engagement, career progress, and employment outcomes throughout the program.
• Coordinate career-related events, workshops, and student communications.
• Maintain accurate student records, reporting, and career outcome data.
• Track key performance indicators and contribute to reporting on job changes, salary, and student engagement metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, student experience, and operational efficiency.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner closely with Academic Programs, Employer Engagement, Admissions, Alumni Relations, and other internal stakeholders to deliver an integrated student experience.
• Build and maintain relationships with alumni, and employer partners to stay informed on hiring trends and market needs.
• Stay current on global recruitment practices, industry developments, and labor market trends to provide relevant and impactful career guidance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Talent & Careers department to share best practices and ensure consistency in the student experience.

Success Measures

• Tracking of student career changes
• Salary outcomes
• Student satisfaction and engagement
• Quality and consistency of career advising
• Effective delivery of career education and programming
• Operational excellence, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder collaboration
• Succesful completion of diverse internal projects

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree desirable.
• Significant experience in Career Services, Human Resources, Recruitment, Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, Executive Coaching, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience advising experienced professionals or executive level talent.
• Strong knowledge of global recruitment practices, talent markets, and the future of work.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops, training sessions, or university-level courses.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, monitor KPIs, and translate insights into actions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding coaching, facilitation, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency (bilingual) in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment; experience in higher education and/or Business School Career Services is highly valued.
• A collaborative, student-centric professional with a proactive mindset, strong execution skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder community.

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.