Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Talent & Careers is looking for an Junior Manager — Strategic Employer Initiatives to join its team! IE University's Talent & Careers Department is seeking an Junior Manager to join the Strategic Initiatives team within the Employer Partnerships division.

This cross-functional team designs, launches, and scales strategic initiatives that create meaningful professional opportunities for IE students across academic programs, including employer challenges, company engagement projects, micro-internships, experiential learning initiatives, and other innovative career development experiences. This role requires someone who is highly resourceful, agile, and execution-oriented, capable of bringing together multiple internal and external stakeholders to transform ideas into impactful initiatives. Why IE University?

Founded in 1973, IE University has continuously raised the bar to drive positive change through education. At IE University, we place people and their potential at the center of everything we do, empowering individuals to become extraordinary. We support students in developing impact skills to live and lead with positive impact.

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid - IE Tower.

Your role as a Junior Manager will involve: Support the employer engagement strategy for cross-sector, multi-company, and strategic single-company initiatives that enhance students' professional profiles. Act as the main liaison between Strategic Initiatives and IE's schools, academic units, and corporate departments in and outside Spain.

Support

Talent & Careers international representatives by adapting and exporting successful initiatives, processes,



and best practices that strengthen employer engagement and student employability. Coordinate meetings, projects, and events involving internal stakeholders, corporate partners, and senior executives to strengthen strategic relationships. Collect, analyze, and monitor data on employer participation, student engagement, and program outcomes to measure impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Provide operational, analytical, and administrative support to the Strategic Initiatives team. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Communications, or a related field is highly recommended. Master's degree should be valuable. ~1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment. ~ Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish (mandatory). ~ Experience using Canva, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, or similar design tools. ~ Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, corporate partners, faculty, and senior executives. ~ Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines. ~ Proactive, service-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. ~ Previous experience in Employer Relations, Campus Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Career Services, Higher Education, or Human Resources.

Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects. Familiarity with CRM systems and data reporting tools. 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.

📌 Junior Manager - Strategic Employer Initiatives (Madrid)
🏢 Ie University
📍 Madrid