Associate Director, IMBA - Business School
Overview:
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University Business School is looking for an Associate Director to join its team!
The International MBA (IMBA) is IE Business School´s flagship programs. We are ranked among the best MBAs in the world. It is a full-time, 11- or 15-month program, entirely taught in English. The program is geared toward professionals with at least 5 years job experience looking for an innovative, internationally acclaimed MBA.It enrolls approximately 500 students per year, in two intakes (September and January), with up to 50 different nationalities per intake.
The Associate Directors are key members of the program management team and report to the Executive Director. This position will co-supervise and manage a team of one program advisor and 3 assistants.
Why IE University?
With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.
Our Purpose
At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.
As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.
Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.
Our People
At IE we are:
- People-driven
- Change Builders
- Autonomy Enthusiasts
- Communication Enthusiasts
- Knowledge Champions
We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.
Responsibilities:
Your role as Associate Director IMBA will involve:
- Responsible for the daily management of the full-time IMBA program.
- Project management and responsible for a number of projects (Labs, series of conferences, graduation, language classes…).
- Interaction with students either orally through meetings and presentations as in writting through newsletters, guides and emails. Maintain a friendly, customer-oriented, proactive approach in this interaction.
- Implement and maintain program best practices and policies.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with IE stakeholders (professors and other departments).
Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Master’s degree.
- Fluency (written & oral) in English and Spanish is a must. Other languages are a plus.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of operations and/or management experience.
- The candidate will demonstrate solid customer management skills, ability to work under pressure and high level of accountability.
- Occasional international travel, e.g. on exchanges.
- Experience in global management education, or working with business schools, is a plus.
- Attention to detail.
It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours!
If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.