Program Assistant, School of Architecture & Design

Job title:

Program Assistant, School of Architecture & Design

Company:

IE University

Job description

Overview:Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University IE Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center is looking for an Assistant (temporary) to join its team!The Program Assistant will help the Associate Dean and the Associate Director of the School and Junior Manager with the day-to-day issues related to the Master’s programs of the School. the Program Assistant’s primary responsibility is to guarantee the efficient flow of the daily operations of the masters degrees. The Assistant will report to the Associate Dean and Associate Director of the School and Junior Manager. He/she will work along with faculty, professors, and students to ensure an optimal development of the programsWhy 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 PurposeAt 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 PeopleAt 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. Responsibilities:Your role as Program Assistant will involve:Administrative tasks

• Help with the day to day administrative tasks such as: fill in expenses, book rooms for meetings, preparation of materials for meetings and the running of the day to day of programs
• Liase with travel agency to manage the booking of flights and accommodation for faculty
• Manage the requirements needed for the implementation of VC sessions for masters, and for any other courses that may require online support, for instance VC sessions on Saturdays

Interaction with Students:

• Meet with students in order to solve issues, offer advice, or give support with empathy and sensitivity on a daily basis.
• Manage the relationship with students proactively.
• Offer support to students facing academic difficulty in F2F periods and online periods
• Identify ways to improve the student experience.

Interaction with Professors and other departments:

• Under the coordination of the Associate Dean and Assoiate Director of the School, liaise with professors to communicate specific student or sections situations and to manage all issues related to the courses,
• Assist the Junior Manager in the preparation of materials for coordination with Academic Directors and the Admissions, Marketing, Planning, Documentation, Student Services, Campus Life, and Maintenance Departments in the development of the programs.
• Help with Graduation celebrations and School events, the post holder will be required to oversee events activities, ensuring that adequate resource is available and plans are put in place to guarantee success.

Internal Development:

• Work together with other Program directors and Assistants with professionalism and maturity.

Qualifications:To thrive in this role, you should have:

• 1- 2 years of relevant work experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Extremely organized and very detail‐
• International profile and experienced in working with other cultures.
• Very high level of English and Spanish is a must.
• Have a positive and proactive attitude, service and student‐
• Show initiative to approach challenges with an open mind

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.

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Wed, 07 May 2025 03:46:28 GMT

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