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, Talent & Careers to join its team!

The Associate Director at IE Talent & Careers has two main responsibilities: provide career advice and prepare candidates to succeed in their recruiting processes (70% of the time) and to build relations with employers in the assigned sector to create career opportunities for Undergraduate students (30% of the time).

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 will involve:

Career Coach (70%)

• Develop and deliver preparation workshops and informational sessions about sectors and interview preparation for specific sector or company
• Career coaching and advising of candidates through their process of self-assessment, research, networking and interview preparation, and job search guidance.
• Specific KPIs to measure results achieved
• Develop increasing levels of knowledge about specific industry 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 and industries
• Organize sector specific training or events
• Coordinate with professional student club activities: events, student treks
• Define and complete special projects related to Talent & Careers as required.
• Hold open office hours to provide career advice.
• Understand and promote career resources and career education events.
• Manage and report employment information and statistics.

Recruiter Relations; Business development & Account Management (30%)

• Develop and execute an employer outreach strategy of assigned accounts with awareness of current student’s interests and economic and industry trends to maximize opportunities
• Leverage alumni network to open doors in companies
• Work with faculty and other departments to involve them in corporate outreach/sales
• Conduct visits to employer partners and new business leads to reinforce relationship and seek new opportunities for both on-campus and off-campus recruiting
• 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
• Attend external sector specific events.

Qualifications: To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Master´s Degree. HR experience is a plus.
• Bilingual/native level of English is required. Advanced level of Spanish is a plus.
• Coaching skills, excellent empathy
• Experience in Talent Management, coaching or HR, minimum of 2-3 years
• Multi-tasking and the ability to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines.
• Initiative: the candidate must be a professional with self-confidence, a spirit of service, a proactive attitude, action oriented, dynamic, hardworking, innovative, and receptive to improvements and constant learning
• Results oriented, highly motivated to achieve objectives, both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel regularly and work evenings and weekends occasionally
• Proven ability to create and establish external business relationships.
• Global mentality, being able to work with people from different backgrounds and keep an open mind to different needs.

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.