OverviewAssociate Director School of Architecture & DesignWe are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Associate Director to become an integral part in support of some of the program Operations, School team and projects.ResponsibilitiesKey Action Areas:- Stakeholder engagement:- Collaboration and Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with various IE departments and external stakeholders.- Collaborate closely with the School leadership team, program managers, and other stakeholders to align efforts with organizational priorities.- Coordinate with various departments to maximize the institution's recognition.- Develop & maintain strategic partnerships leading to new initiatives/programs- Identify opportunities for enhancing student experience within the existing program portfolio.- Event Management:- Take responsibility for event Management, Planning and Execution related to non-commercial activities- Support Master academic programs and Quality assurance and find synergies for extracurricular activities.- Support the business strategy of the School:- Gather and analyze competitive offerings, helping to introduce future developments, ensuring the data collected is fit for purpose.- Create technical reports, which include data from a variety of sources (finance, intelligence reports...) for presentations to help decision-making.- Elaborate benchmarks and mapping trends, reports.QualificationsRequirements:- Master's Degree.- 4 years of management experience (international experience preferred).- Fluency in both English and Spanish.- Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude.- Proficiency in both leadership and implementation roles within a team.- Strong project management skills for logistics, event planning, and communication.- Customer-centric approach to handle academic program inquiries.- Effective problem-solving skills for constructive and action-oriented responses.- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage sensitive information.- Excellent communication skills, including empathy and active listening.- Ability to multitask and manage complexity under time pressure.- Candidates must possess a valid EU work permit.#J-18808-Ljbffr