Associate Director Undergraduate Studies in Design, School of Architecture - Madrid, Madrid provincia

Overview: · Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's School of Architecture and Design is looking for an Associate Director to join its team This is a middle management role in the Business & Design Pr ...

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Overview:

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's School of Architecture and Design is looking for an Associate Director to join its team This is a middle management role in the Business & Design Program to join its undergraduate team.

We are looking for a proactive, people-centered, and strategically minded Associate Director to support the Academic Director and Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs in advancing the Business & Design degree.

This role plays a key part in strengthening academic coordination, program representation, student and faculty wellbeing, and the strategic development of transversal initiatives aligned with the School's vision. The Associate Director will champion design as a tool for positive change and act as an ambassador for the program with internal and external stakeholders.

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 the 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 - IE Tower.

Responsibilities:

Your role as Associate Director will involve:

Strategic and Academic Support

• Provide day-to-day strategic and operational support to the Academic Director and Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs in the development and consolidation of the Business & Design degree.
• Contribute to the evolution of the program's positioning, ensuring coherence between academic rigor, creative ambition, and real-world impact.
• Support transversal strategic initiatives across undergraduate programs, fostering alignment, collaboration, and innovation within the School.

Program Representation and Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key representative and ambassador of the Business & Design program in interactions with internal stakeholders (faculty, admissions, marketing, student services, career services) and external partners (companies, institutions, collaborators).
• Promote the program's identity and vision — highlighting design as a driver of organizational transformation and societal change.
• Support partnerships, events, talks, juries, and industry collaborations that reinforce the program's visibility and relevance.

Student and Faculty Experience & Wellbeing

• Foster a culture of care, respect, and well-being for both students and faculty, contributing to a healthy and high-performing academic environment.
• Act as a point of coordination and support in complex or sensitive student and faculty situations, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Encourage a learning culture rooted in constructive feedback, collaboration, and professional growth.

Academic Coordination and Operations

• Ensure smooth coordination of academic processes, including scheduling, faculty follow-up, project milestones, and cross-course alignment.
• Support quality assurance, documentation, and institutional processes related to undergraduate programs.
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, balancing strategic development with operational excellence.

Collaboration and Cross-Program Initiatives

• Work closely with academic directors, faculty, operations, marketing, admissions, and career services to ensure alignment and excellence in execution.
• Contribute to School-wide strategic projects that strengthen the undergraduate portfolio and student journey.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and enhanced impact across programs.

Qualifications:

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

• Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience, preferably in higher education or a comparable institutional environment.
• Demonstrated passion for design as a tool for change and its intersection with business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Proven ability to support senior leadership with structure, discretion, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Student-centric and faculty-supportive mindset, with a genuine commitment to wellbeing and academic excellence.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish (full professional fluency).
• Close attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

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.