Associate Director at International Executive Programs, Open Programs

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. We believe education is more than a path to professional success; it is a catalyst for personal transformation and meaningful impact. 

At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We encourage bold thinking and foster a culture where innovation, curiosity, and courage lead to real-world impact. Together, we create an environment where talent thrives, and ideas shape the future. 

Our mission 

We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact. This ignites a ripple effect: We transform people, who then transform others, systems, society, and, ultimately, our world.  

Our Purpose

To foster positive change.  

Values  

1. Cultivate the humanistic approach.  
2. Empower your entrepreneurial spirit 
3. Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience 
4. Drive innovation with a proactive mindset

• Overview

  IE is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Associate Director for Open Programs to join the Academic Affairs team. This role is responsible for the operational, academic and strategic management of executive open-enrollment programs, ensuring excellence in participant experience, faculty coordination, academic innovation and program delivery.

  The successful candidate will play a key role in driving program quality, operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to the continued positioning of IE as a global leader in executive education.

   

   

• Key Responsibilities

  Academic Program Management

  • Oversee the end-to-end execution of Executive Education Open Programs.
  • Ensure academic excellence and consistency across all program deliveries.
  • Coordinate program logistics and academic operations with internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor program performance, participant feedback and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Supervise calendars, schedules, materials and delivery standards.

  Faculty & Academic Coordination

  • Act as the main liaison between faculty and the institution for assigned programs.
  • Coordinate faculty onboarding, teaching needs and academic requirements.
  • Ensure alignment between program objectives, learning outcomes and faculty delivery.
  • Support the development and integration of innovative methodologies and AI-enhanced learning experiences.

  Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Contribute to the strategic growth and evolution of the Open Programs portfolio.
  • Identify operational improvements and implement scalable processes.
  • Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, Program Management, Learning Innovation and Finance teams.
  • Support budgeting processes, forecasting and resource planning.
  • Drive data-informed decision-making through dashboards and reporting tools.

  Participant Experience

  • Ensure a premium participant journey from enrollment through program completion.
  • Handle high-level participant or corporate relationship matters when needed.
  • Foster engagement, networking and community-building initiatives.

  Team Collaboration & Leadership

  • Mentor and support junior team members.
  • Promote collaboration, accountability and innovation within the team.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives and special academic projects.

• Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in executive education, higher education or academic program management.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience managing complex programs and multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Data-driven mindset and familiarity with reporting/dashboard tools.
  • High level of professionalism, adaptability and solution-oriented thinking.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish

• Desired Profile

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
  • Passion for education, innovation and lifelong learning.
  • Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced and international environments.
  • Strong attention to detail combined with a global vision of operations and participant experience.

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  What IE Offers

  • Opportunity to work in one of the world’s leading international business schools.
  • Dynamic, diverse and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Exposure to global faculty, executives and corporate partners.
  • Participation in cutting-edge educational innovation initiatives.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities within an international ecosystem.