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Associate Director, Center for the Governance of Change

Job Locations ES-Madrid
Posted Date 1 day ago(12/12/2025 16:11)
Job ID
2025-2826
# of Openings
1

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Center for the Governance of Change (CGC) is looking for an Associate Director to join its team!
 
The Center for the Governance of Change (CGC) at IE University is an applied-research and educational institution that uses a foresight-driven approach to study the political, economic, and societal implications of emerging technologies. 
 
For more information about the CGC, please visit: https://www.ie.edu/cgc/  
 
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 a Associate Director will involve:
 
Both key strategic planning and delivery assignments, as well as operational and business development responsibilities.
 

1. Key action areas that support the development of research, training, and outreach of the Center in a strategic capacity, including: 

  • Assist and report to the CGC’s Director and Executive Director. 
  • Design and implement projects autonomously with minimum supervision (coordination of research programs, design of outreach initiatives, organization of events, selection of researchers and experts, etc.). 
  • Research and publish on issues of interest for the CGC. 
  • Possibly appear in media on behalf of the CGC. 

 

2. The position also includes the management of crucial business development and operational tasks, including: 

  • Draft research and training proposals and engage new partners to drive commercial growth and partnerships for the Center. 
  • Implement and monitor the CGC’s day-to-day activities (events, publications, communications, etc.). 
  • Coordinate staff from different IE departments that provide services to the CGC (Communications, Marketing, etc.) and manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors. 
  • Review financial information and adjust operational budgets. 

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
  • Five years of project management experience or similar relevant experience. 
  • Fluent in English and Spanish. 
  • Enthusiasm to become part of the IE community. 
  • Strong interest in innovation and technology as a driver of change. 
  • Experience in the policy realm, notably in the spaces of innovation and technology. 
  • Proven track record working with clients and/or partners. 
  • Executive skills encompass strong numerical, analytical, and operational abilities. 
  • Outstanding writing abilities. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, especially prioritization and proactivity. 
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and communication abilities.  
  • Digital skills: LinkedIn, web (Thesaurus), data visualization (Tableau, Python), etc.  
  • Bachelor’s degree. 
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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