Strategic Employer Initiatives Associate

IE University; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IE University in Madrid is seeking a Junior Manager to join its Strategic Initiatives team within the Employer Partnerships division. You will help design, implement, and scale programs that create professional opportunities for IE students across academic programs.

The role requires strong project management, bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Communications or related field is highly recommended. Master's degree should be valuable.
• 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (mandatory).
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience using Canva, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, or similar design tools.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, corporate partners, faculty, and senior executives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, service-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• International mindset with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.

Responsabilidades

• Support the employer engagement strategy for cross-sector, multi-company, and strategic single-company initiatives that enhance students' professional profiles.
• Design and implement scalable processes that transform ideas into institutional programs, collaborating with multiple teams across and beyond Employer Partnerships.
• Act as the main liaison between Strategic Initiatives and IE's schools, academic units, and corporate departments in and outside Spain.
• Support Talent & Careers international representatives by adapting and exporting successful initiatives, processes, and best practices that strengthen employer engagement and student employability.
• Coordinate meetings, projects, and events involving internal stakeholders, corporate partners, and senior executives to strengthen strategic relationships.
• Collect, analyze, and monitor data on employer participation, student engagement, and program outcomes to measure impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and communication materials for internal leadership and external partners.
• Act as an ambassador for headquarters-led initiatives, ensuring successful implementation across IE's international offices.
• Provide operational, analytical, and administrative support to the Strategic Initiatives team.

Conocimientos

English

Spanish

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree is a plus

Herramientas

Canva

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Descripción del empleo

IE University in Madrid is seeking a Junior Manager to join its Strategic Initiatives team within the Employer Partnerships division. You will help design, implement, and scale programs that create professional opportunities for IE students across academic programs.

The role requires strong project management, bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.