Employer Engagement and Sectorial Advice - Tech - Career Development Center


  • Location: Barcelona (Spain)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Work modality: On site

IESE Business School

IESE Business School is committed to the development of leaders who aim to have a deep, positive and lasting impact on people, firms and society through professional excellence, integrity and spirit of service. IESE attracts and develops talented professionals to run its diverse programs. IESE’s people live the school’s mission on a day-to-day basis, maintaining the institution as one of the top business schools in the world. IESE focuses on principles in the workplace that help cultivate an atmosphere of professionalism, integrity, service and respect and believes that organizations are communities of people.

Job description

Description

The IESE Career Development Center (CDC) is looking for a person with a strong passion for working with people who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Working with business school students and companies from all over the world means that no day will be the same. We’re looking a MBA degree from a top tier ranked school (preferably IESE).

As the Associate Director responsible for tech, you would be responsible for:

  • Building and reinforcing the IESE brand with employers by developing new and extending existing recruiter relationships.
  • Facilitate connections between students with potential companies and recruiters.
  • Preparing candidates interested in a career in tech to succeed in their recruiting processes.

 

Main Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

  • Develop and execute an employer outreach strategy, targeting specific employers in selected geographies and sectors considering current student’s interests and industry trends to maximize recruiting opportunities for our students.
  • Elaborate and execute an annual plan for existing companies recruiting on campus, with company specific hiring objectives, recruiting timelines, networking events, and preparation.
  • Conduct proactive outreach calls, and visits, to corporate partners and new business leads to reinforce relationship and seek new job opportunities.
  • Facilitate employers' participation in recruiting events, including Career Fairs, company presentations, skill workshops, and any other events to facilitate student and employer
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and marketing plan to promote IESE talent and increase the volume and geographic diversity of recruiters and job postings.

Student Advisory and Mentoring

  • Create and execute a yearly preparation plan for tech that includes the delivery of sectorial and company workshops and information sessions to help prepare students for application processes and interviews.
  • Deliver one-on-one counseling to support students seeking an internship or full-time job including:
    • Job search guidance (self-knowledge, networking, action plan)
    • Professional brand development (CV, cover letter, LinkedIn)
    • Sectorial and company information
    • Interview preparation (mock interviews)
    • Facilitate networking with Alumni and companies
  • Develop and share knowledge about industry hiring trends, profile requirements and recruitment expectations of core clients.
  • Mentor MBA students and sectorial clubs throughout the academic year.

Special projects

  • Manage and deliver special projects related to the Career Development Center. For example: employment reports, ranking statistics, visa requirements, career search platforms, etc.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' career development
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative and international environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Requirements

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

  • MBA degree from a top tier ranked school (preferably IESE).
  • Prior experience in a tech role preferably in a new business development role
  • Candidates must possess empathy, with sensibility to perceive the various points of view, situations, needs and opinions of others (students and companies) and like working with people.
  • Ability to travel, and work evenings and weekends occasionally for special company events.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated success in building partnerships with tech companies
  • Passion for supporting students in their career development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software

  • Location: Barcelona (Spain)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working day: Full time
  • Sector: Editorial, Education and Training
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Work modality: On site