Descripción de la oferta
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's IE Foundation is looking for an Associate Director to join its team!
The Associate Director of Scholarships will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and continuously improving the scholarship programs managed by the IE Foundation. Its work will combine advanced operational functions, institutional relations, and strategic inputs to ensure excellence in the experience of fellows and donors, compliance with specific requirements per program, and the efficiency of internal processes.
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 - IE Tower.
Your role as Associate Director will involve
Strategic and Operational Program Development
Develop and implement complex or strategic scholarship programs, ensuring compliance with criteria established by donors and collaborating institutions.
Promote the continuous improvement of the administrative, academic and logistical processes associated with the management of scholarships.
Actively participate in the definition and implementation of new initiatives or programs with international or innovative components.
Relationship with Donors and Stakeholders
Act as the main point of contact for strategic partners (corporations, governments, international foundations).
Coordinate the preparation of selection committees, impact reporting, and institutional communications related to the programs.
Represent the Foundation at events, meetings, and forums related to scholarships and educational access programs.
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Promote the use of technological tools and artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, decision-making and academic follow-up of scholarship recipients.
Develop and maintain dashboards, automated flows, and data analytics related to beneficiary performance and experience.
Internal and Transversal Collaboration
Work in coordination with the scholarship management team and with other IE University departments (Admissions, Student Services, Financial Aid, Legal, etc.).
Contribute to the strategic alignment of the IE Foundation with the institutional objectives of access, equity and social impact.
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications
Academic Background
Masters degree preferred.
Postgraduate training in areas such as management, social innovation, project management, and/or administration will be valued.
Minimum 2-4 years of experience in the management of educational programs, institutional cooperation, philanthropy, or coordination of multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Experience in relation to donors or institutional stakeholders.
Advanced management of Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis and visualization tools.
Knowledge in the use of artificial intelligence tools for process optimization.
Excellent strategic writing, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
Languages
Spanish and English (oral and written).
Personal Competencies
Strategic vision, initiative, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and results orientation.
Ability to work in demanding, collaborative environments with a high level of autonomy.
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.
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