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

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