Associate Director Corporate & Special Programs

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Lifelong Learning department is looking for an Associate Director, Corporate and Special Programs to join its team!  

The primary responsibility for this position is to lead and coordinate programs in the area of Corporate and Special Programs from the definition phase to its final delivery. These projects are mostly focused on delivering IE Executive Education programs to corporate partners.

 

The Associate Director must be able to create proposals, be in contact with the client and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure the definition, planning and delivery of the program. This person will need to coordinate and support the team to ensure all programs are delivered with the quality standards of the institution, while ensuring a positive learning experience to all program’s participants.

 

The Associate Director must be an advocate of technology usage to support and continuously improve the processes both in the front and back office.

 

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 an Associate Director will involve:

• Create program proposals for our clients (corporate partners), following their requests and gathering input from professors and other academic areas. Proposals include the understanding of the client’s requests, content definition, program structure, timings and price estimations.
• Coordinate with our clients the definition and delivery of the program and maintain a continuous communication with them throughout the program.
• Lead the program planning and preparation, with the support of the team, the academic director and professors, ensuring a full coordination with all of them.
• Coordinate and support the team with the required administrative tasks to include the program into the systems, operational and logistics preparation and making sure all platforms and materials are correctly prepared.
• Ensure the program delivery, with all materials available and properly communicated to participants and professors. Be aware of any changes occurring throughout the program and make decisions to adjust what is necessary.
• Improve internal processes to increase efficiency of the preparation and delivery phase and increase perceived value of participants. Continue existing projects of process improvement.
• Assist with the planning, editing and review of marketing materials such as brochures, if the program requires it.

Qualifications

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

Requirements:

• Master’s degree.
• Fluent in Spanish (native level) and English.
• Must exhibit outstanding communication skills, strong teamwork capability and a positive customer-oriented style.
• Must be a visionary problem solver and change agent.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.

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.