Associate Director, Talent & Careers (Temporary)

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Talent & Careers department is looking for an Associate Director, Career Coach (Temporary) to join our Employer Partnerships team! 

IE University is seeking a highly motivated and organized Associate Director of Technology to provide coverage during a maternity leave. In this position, you will play a critical role in connecting our diverse student body with exceptional career opportunities in the sector. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with leading organizations and enterprises and helping students prepare to excel in their recruiting processes. 

  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 PurposeAt 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 to cover a maternity leave in Madrid - IE Tower.

Responsibilities

Your role as Associate Director will involve:

 

Employer Relations & Business Development:

• Manage and expand a portfolio of employer partners, including conducting regular visits and fostering relationships. • Leverage alumni networks and faculty expertise to cultivate connections with the market. • Represent IE University nationally and internationally at industry events and conferences. • Partner with the marketing team to create compelling communication and marketing plans for recruiting events. • Develop increasing levels of knowledge about specific market trends, corporate strategy and recruitment expectations of core clients by conducting ongoing research and engagement with the company representatives and alumni to ensure students have current information about specific job markets. • Sales calls and proactive outreach to represent the University both nationally and internationally to increase the volume of recruiters and geographic diversity of recruiters • Facilitate employers' participation in specific recruiting events, including panels with sector experts, Talent Forums, company presentations, workshops, as well as other events designed to facilitate interactions between employers and students.

Student Career Preparation:

• Coordinate sector-specific training and events for students. • Collaborate with student clubs to organize industry treks and networking events with professionals. • Develop and deliver workshops and informational sessions about sectors and interview preparation for specific sectors or companies. • Develop and promote career resources and educational events relevant to the sector. • Manage and report on employment data and statistics.

Qualifications

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

 

• Master's degree from a top university. • Experience in business development or corporate relations, minimum of 3 years. • International experience, minimum of 2 years. • Working experience in Tech. • Prior experience working in teams, leadership experience is a must. • Strong understanding of the industry landscape and recruiting practices. • Bilingual (English and Spanish) with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituency, including senior executives. • Great organizational skills, being able to prioritize with a strategic mindset. • Initiative: the candidate must be a professional with self-confidence, a spirit of service and a proactive and innovative attitude. • Results oriented, with strong attention to processes. Highly motivated to achieve objectives, both individually and as part of a team. • Abilit