Associate Director, Law School – Undergraduate Programs

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? The Law School is looking for a Associate Director, Law School – Undergraduate Programs to join its team! 

The Associate Director of Undergraduate studies in Law is responsible for the day-to-day management of six undergraduate degrees in both our Madrid and Segovia campuses.  
 
The position involves managing multiple key projects and coordinating tasks among team members, departments and partners in a timely manner; overseeing the implementation of guidelines and policies; solving student issues and offering support; organizing events and extracurricular activities; and stakeholder management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a positive and world-class experience for students and Faculty. 

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. 

Your role as Associate Director will involve:

Interaction with Students and Professors 

• Develop new procedures, academic guides and other materials to achieve a more efficient working dynamic. 

• Identify, implement and improve activities/policies that impact the student experience. 

• Manage and oversee students’ completion of their exchange program, internships and other academic activities.  

• Organize and lead law-related events and extracurricular initiatives.  

• Work with Professors and Advisors to communicate specific student or group situations, and request feedback.  

• Hold Professor meetings and other related Faculty activities and events.  

• Monitor students, their academic performance, and any other issues that may affect their academic life.  

• Meet with students to solve issues, offer advice, and/or give support with empathy and sensitivity on a daily basis.

Interaction with other departments 

• Coordinate and supervise key administrative processes throughout the year with the relevant departments (Planning, International Mobility, Student Services, Student Life, Registrar’s Office), team members and partners (Northwestern, Kings College London) 

• Collaborate with Admissions and Global Markets Departments to participate in key commercial initiatives and give student presentations. 

• Coordinate with other Schools to ensure academic homogeneity. 

Internal management 

• Take responsibility for specific program projects. This may include components of the program design, communications, revamp projects, etc.  

• Assist the Executive Director in the coordination and implementation of new curricular and extracurricular law-related innovations.  

• Provide high-quality data and information to the Executive Director and track student performance and achievements.   

• Supervise, coordinate and coach program assistants and program managers with professionalism and professional maturity.  

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Academic background in Law.  

• Master’s Degree. 

• Excellent command of English and an Advanced level of Spanish. 

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience with strong Project management capabilities. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.  

• The candidate will demonstrate solid customer management skills, ability to work under pressure, a high level of accountability and initiative. 

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.