Advisor, Financial Aid

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University Financial Aid Department is looking for an Advisor  to join its team! 

Over the past years, with increasing competition and the rise of tuition fees, Financial Aid has grown in importance to become a core area for education institutions, as well as for IE. Its strategic importance goes beyond awarding scholarships and fellowships to candidates. It plays a pivotal role in supporting all marketing and recruiting activities, as well as building strong institutional relations with companies, governments, private and public institutions, banks and funds. The Financial Aid department also supports strategic projects, such as building a more gender friendly pipeline or attracting talent and high potential candidates, for instance. Our aim is to be an effective tool to help open new recruiting niches and markets.

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  Advisor will involve:

• Contribute to the daily operations of the department.
• Provide guidance to candidates regarding Scholarships, and loans available at IE.
• Promote the full range of scholarships provided by the IE Foundation and other.
  sponsoring institutions, as well as the loans which are available to IE candidates.
• Assist candidates in navigating the financial aid process, which includes outlining a
  financial plan that is responsible and in-line with their economic needs.
• Review and analyze financial aid application data to help determine accurate and
  compliant financial aid award packages.
• Answer emails and have one to one informative sessions with potential students and/or
  parents.
• Contribute to build a friendly and comprehensive customer service experience,
  candidates value fast responses, and friendly support and information.
• Participation in commercial events and information sessions.

To thrive in this role, you should have: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Organizational skills in setting priorities to complete a heavy workload within.
  established time frames and deadlines.
• Good communication skills and customer oriented.
• Experience working in teams.
• International exposure will be valued.
• Experience with Excel & CRM will be valued.

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.