Overview
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's
School of Architecture & Design
is looking for an
Senior Associate Director, Masters and Special Programs
to join its team
The Senior Associate Director supports the strategic and operational management of master's programs and special academic initiatives within the IE School of Architecture and Design. The role supports the Vice Dean in the execution of School priorities, ensuring academic excellence, operational efficiency, and alignment with institutional goals.
Working across academic programs, new initiatives, and School-wide projects, the position serves as a key point of coordination between faculty, academic leadership, internal teams, and external partners. The role combines program oversight with the management of transversal initiatives related to new program development, partnerships, quality assurance, operational planning, and continuous improvement.
Why IE University?
Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in ****, 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
Cultivate the humanistic approach.
Empower your entrepreneurial spirit
Cherish the diversity of people, mind, and experience
Drive innovation with a proactive mindset
We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in
Madrid - IE Tower.
Responsibilities
Your role as a
Senior Associate Director
will involve:
1. Program Management & Academic Operations
· Oversee the end-to-end delivery of master's programs (e.g., MBArch, MRED, GMRED, MINT, MDXR), ensuring quality and consistency.
· Coordinate with Academic Directors and Faculty to guarantee alignment between academic content and institutional standards.
· Monitor program performance through surveys, feedback, and KPIs, proposing improvements where needed.
· Ensure smooth execution of academic calendars, assessments, bootcamps, immersions, and overall student experience.
· Coordinate academic resources, faculty-related deliverables, and program implementation requirements.
· Support the successful launch and development of new academic offerings and program formats.
2. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
· Lead quality control processes, including student satisfaction reviews and faculty performance evaluations.




· Analyze feedback data and implement actions to enhance program quality and student experience.
· Coordinate quality assurance initiatives with Academic Directors and relevant stakeholders.
· Drive innovation in academic delivery, methodologies, and learning experiences.
· Monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for operational and academic improvement.
3. Strategic Initiatives & Vice Dean Support
· Support the Vice Dean in the execution of strategic priorities and special projects across the School.
· Lead and coordinate transversal initiatives involving multiple programs, departments, and stakeholders.
· Support the development of new programs and academic initiatives, including business cases, pricing strategy, viability analysis, and implementation planning.
· Coordinate pilot initiatives and special projects aligned with the School's academic and institutional objectives.
· Provide operational follow-up and coordination for School-wide initiatives requiring alignment across academic, operational, and administrative teams.
· Support the development and execution of special projects of a multidisciplinary nature aligned with the School's areas of interest, in coordination with Corporate Relations, and Life Long Learning ensuring integration with academic programs and strategic priorities.
4. Partnerships & External Relations in support of academic programs
· Manage relationships with corporate partners and institutional stakeholders.
· Coordinate partnership-related activities, ensuring successful implementation of joint initiatives and sponsored participation.
· Support the development of customized programs, prop

📌 Senior Associate Director, Masters And Special Projects (Madrid)
🏢 Ie University
📍 Madrid