Associate Director, Institutional Relations

Associate Director of Institutional Relations

IE University

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Institutional Relations is looking for an Associate Director to join its team! 

The Institutional Relations Department serves as a strategic bridge between the organization and its key external stakeholders. Its mission is to foster long-term relationships and collaboration with strategic partners.

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 - IE Tower.

Your role as an Associate Director will involve: 

Strategic Stakeholder Management

• Assist in researching and compiling background information on key stakeholders, including individual profiles, company overviews, CSR initiatives, and potential collaboration opportunities.
• Prepare summaries and briefing documents ahead of meetings involving IE senior leadership.
• Collaborate and liaise with internal departments to ensure seamless coordination of stakeholder management and outreach" 
• Facilitate and coordinate commencement ceremonies in collaboration with IE Schools and internal departments"  
• Support other IE departments providing key contacts for their activities

Institutional Events & Protocol

• Support guest management and protocol for high-level institutional events, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Ensure institutional representation in high level events when required and that IE leadership welcome key stakeholders when needed
• Manage all aspects of key stakeholder guest participation, including logistics, invitations, briefings, and engagement opportunities with IE leadership

Data Management & Communications

• Maintain and update accurate records of stakeholders, meetings, and next steps in internal databases.
• Monitor media alerts related to key contacts and ensure relevant information is captured and actioned.
• Create and distribute weekly bulletins with information on the coming of key stakeholders to IE.

To thrive in this role, you should have:  

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Ideally a Master’s degree from a top-ranked university.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and familiarity with data tools.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

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.