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Associate Director, Talent & Careers

Job Locations ES-Madrid
Posted Date 3 days ago(02/12/2025 12:01)
Job ID
2025-2813
# of Openings
1

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Talent & Careers is looking for an Associate Director to join its team!
 
This Associate Director will join the Consulting Team. In this role, you will help connect our students with top consulting opportunities and strengthen relationships with leading firms in the sector. 
 
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 an Associate Director will involve:

 

Employer Relations & Business Development 

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of consulting companies (MBB, Big 4, boutiques, etc.). 
  • Build strong relationships with recruiters, alumni, and key contacts in the sector. 
  • Conduct regular meetings and company visits to promote IE and understand hiring needs. 
  • Represent IE at industry events and conferences in Spain and abroad. 
  • Work closely with Marketing to promote sector-related events and activities. 
  • Coordinate employer participation in Career Forums, Consulting Thursdays, company presentations, workshops, and other events. 
  • Create and monitor Account Plans for consulting subsectors. 
  • Gather market insights on trends, recruitment cycles, and talent needs. 
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Consulting Club, Admissions, Faculty, Program Management, Alumni) to align actions. 
  • Track KPIs and prepare reports on activity and impact. 

 

Student Preparation & Support

  • Organize consulting-focused training, such as case workshops and information sessions. 
  • Manage preparation tools and platforms. 
  • Coordinate activities with the Consulting Club, including treks and networking events. 
  • Deliver workshops on the consulting industry and interview preparation. 
  • Update and promote useful resources for students. 
  • Support the Career Success Advanced consulting track for students. 
  • Collect and analyze employment data and prepare sector reports. 
  • Contribute to rankings, surveys, and institutional reports related to consulting. 

Qualifications

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

 

  • Master’s degree from a recognized institution (MBA preferred). 
  • 3–5 years of experience in consulting, business development, employer relations, or similar roles. 
  • Strong understanding of the consulting industry and its recruiting processes. 
  • International work experience. 
  • High level of English and Spanish. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. 
  • Proactive, organized, service-oriented, and results-driven. 
  • Willingness to travel and occasionally work evenings or weekends. 
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with companies. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in business development or account management in the consulting sector. 
  • Strong knowledge of case interview preparation. 
  • Experience working in Career Services or in a business school environment. 
  • Proven success supporting candidates in securing consulting job offers. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience with CRM systems, databases, or marketing tools. 
  • Additional languages. 

 

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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