Senior Program Coordinator, Corporate Masters (Riyadh)

IE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

IE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the corporate master's programs effectively. The role involves daily interaction with corporate students and professors, ensuring smooth operations within the department.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, strong project management skills, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic international team focused on transformative education.

Qualifications

• Bilingual or advanced proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience required.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with corporate students to provide support.
• Liaise with professors for student feedback and support.
• Attend to all administrative and logistical duties.

Skills

Project management

Customer management

Communication skills

Bilingual (English, Spanish)

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 Corporate Relations is looking for a Program Coordinator, Riyadh Office to join its team!

The Program Coordinator isresponsible for the delivery and day‑to‑day management of projects and activities relating to IE’s CorporateMasters. This comprises serving as the key interface between students, professors and multiple IE departments; coordinating a variety of tasks and program components, managing communication flows; implementing guidelines and policies; supporting program logistics and operations and supporting faculty members to ensure a world‑class Corporate Masters experience for our corporate students in Riyadh.

Reports to the Corporate Masters Directors and oversees the work of other Corporate Programs Assistants when required. Will interact with all Faculty, Students, different departments of IE, and external agencies required for running the 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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

Your role as a Senior Program Coordinator will involve:

Interaction with Students:

• Meet with corporate students in order to solve issues, offer advice, and/or give support with empathy, sensitivity and a professional customer‑oriented approach, on a daily basis.
• Co‑manage the relationship with class representatives together with other team members
• Support corporate students facing academic difficulties or overall challenges within the programs
• Manage (written and oral) communications with corporate students, including all written regular communications and information points; presentations and information sessions; etc.
• Using corporate student feedback, identify ways to improve their experience with IE.

Interaction with Professors and other departments:

• Liaise with professors to communicate specific corporate student or group situations, request feedback, ensure timely submission of grades, syllabi, etc. and provide ongoing support to faculty members and teaching staff.
• Collaborate with other IE Departments – such as the Admissions Department, Marketing Department, Planning, Documentation, Student Services, Student Life, Registrar’s Office, Maintenance Dept., International Mobility Office, etc. – in order to ensure a successful student experience.

Internal Development:

• Offer support with the delivery of the Corporate Masters.
• Attend to all administrative and logistical duties to ensure a smooth running of the department.
• Assist participants and faculty before, during and after the program.
• Offer support to program managers / admissions with sales related duties:
• Represent IE at promotional events (master classes, fairs, etc.).
• Attend to all administrative duties to ensure a smooth running of the commercial activities
• Participation in the management of onboarding processes, as well as daily interaction with participants and faculty;
• Representing IE XL in face‑to‑face events on campus and outside;
• Daily commercial activity and attention to participants;
• Helping with event organization. Take responsibility for corporate special program components, areas, initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

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

• AMaster’s Degree is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual, or advanced proficiency, in English and Spanish (written and oral).
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is required.
• International experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• The candidate will demonstrate solid customer management skills, ability to work under pressure, and high level of accountability.
• Experience in multi‑stakeholder environments, as well as excellent communication skills and a strong customer orientation, are essential.
• Experience in global management education, or working with business schools, is a plus.
• Candidates must possess a valid EU work permit

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.