Program Coordinator, IE Impact

Job title:

Program Coordinator, IE Impact

Company:

IE University

Job description

Overview:Program Coordinator, IE ImpactIE University (IEU) is a private university with campuses located in Segovia and Madrid.IE IMPACT is IE University’s undergraduate core studies learning journey, totaling 21 ECTS, and required of all IEU students. IE University’s four core courses consist of one in the Humanities, one in Technology, the Entrepreneurial Mindset & Practice course and the IE Challenge course. The IE Impact Learning Journey aims to equip students with the knowledge, mindsets and skills needed to be innovative problem-solvers who lead positive change. The entire learning journey centers the value of diversity and a commitment to sustainability (within the broad understanding of the SDGs). The IE Impact program is IE University’s largest academic feat thanks to its scale, transversal composition and mission. The IE Impact team is responsible for its successful operational execution.The Program Coordinator is a great opportunity for current IEU staff who are assistants and seek a promotion (with the support of their current supervisors). It is also a great opportunity for young professionals who seek to form part of an international team and develop themselves further in an academic institution. It is also a great opportunity for others who perhaps have been out of the workforce for a period and are eager to contribute to our team their maturity and eagerness to work outside of the home.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 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 a Program Coordinator will involve:

• Academic operations: coordination with academic partners and internal stakeholders (planning, registrar, IT) to prepare courses (websites, self-enrollment, etc.) and materials for courses, for both students and faculty. Tasks include, but are not limited to, class lists, student accommodations, faculty training, enforcement of academic policies, course evaluations, etc.
• Administrative operations: Tasks include, but are not limited to, processing of expenses, travel arrangements and reimbursements, special payments, etc.
• Event and activity planning and execution: organize catered events or gatherings for faculty, students, or staff; ideate beyond-the-classroom activities to support IE Impact’s mission.
• Participate or attend relevant training to improve overall operations and to contribute to innovating programs.

The program coordinator role is highly administrative and requires a lot of time seated at a computer responding to student and faculty email inquiries and occasional in-person drop-ins, which makes up approximately 85-90% of the work.The program coordinator role is also asked to balance administrative tasks with creative work, contributing to “beyond-the-classroom” activities for students that serve to reinforce IE Impact learning objectives, as well as contributing to the organization of training activities for faculty.The program coordinator role engages with many different and transversal stakeholders across the entire university (staff, students, faculty, guests) and such interactions require professionalism, intercultural skills, maturity and empathy.Reporting:The Program Coordinator role reports ultimately to the IE Impact Executive Director. For daily operations, the program coordinator works under the supervision and with the support of the IE Impact Academic Associate Director. The Program Coordinator also works in close coordination with and to support the IE Impact Academic Directors (each IE Impact course is led by at least one Academic Director and/or Academic Coordinators). Qualifications:To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Legal work permit to work in Spain
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Native level/Fluency in English and strong conversational Spanish skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a strong customer orientation
• International profile and comfort in working in multicultural environments
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and creative attitude
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Life-long learner, and life-long learner mindset.
• Availability to host and/or attend occasional evening (after office hours) events.
• Willingness to work occasionally at IEU’s campus in Segovia.

Preferred:

• Internal candidates from Undergraduate academic programs who are already familiar with IEU’s internal software and processes.
• Familiarity and skills in Canva for the design of presentations, workbooks, media assets, etc.
• Eagerness to drive positive change through undergraduate education.

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

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:03:23 GMT

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