Senior Associate Director, Career Education and Discovery Advisor – Talent & Careers

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE Talent & Careers is looking for an Senior Associate Director to join its team!  

 

The Senior Associate Director, Career Education & Discovery Advisor plays a key role in delivering impactful, scalable, and student-centered career support at IE University. This hybrid role combines the coordination and content development responsibilities of the Career Education Associate (80%) with targeted advising and career discovery support (20%). The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, student-focused, and passionate about supporting career development and employability.

  

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 Senior Associate Director, Career Education & Discovery Advisor will involve: 

 

Career Education Program Design & Coordination 

• Coordinate and support career education programs such as the Career Accelerator, pre-program modules, and career workshops. 

• Oversee event logistics including calendar management, speaker coordination, material preparation, and follow-up. 

• In collaboration with the Director of Education, liase with Program Leads and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of career education initiatives. 

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in career education by researching trends and scaling successful pilots across different programs.

 

Educational Content Creation & Management

• Assist in the development and maintenance of high-quality educational content (guides, toolkits, presentations, quizzes, videos, etc.). 

• Gather and incorporate student and faculty feedback to ensure materials remain relevant and effective. 

• Support quality assurance reviews and update cycles to maintain consistency and instructional value. 

• Maintain internal documentation (e.g., syllabi, templates, structure trackers) and support student resource dissemination through platforms like Blackboard, the Career Portal and other LMS/tools.

 

Data & Project Support

• Assist in tracking attendance, engagement, and student satisfaction for career-related initiatives. 

• Contribute to audits, reporting, and benchmark studies to support strategic decisions. 

 

Career Discovery & Advising

• Provide career advising support to students through one-on-one sessions and small group formats, helping them explore and define their career goals. 

• Guide students in crafting effective job search strategies, including identifying target companies, building personal brand materials (CV, LinkedIn), and preparing for interviews. 

• Assist in delivering core employability content in classrooms or workshops related to career discovery, job market awareness, and application strategy. 

• Collaborate with the Advising and Employer Relations teams to stay updated on job market trends and employer expectations. 

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have:  

 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of