Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs - Global Markets

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Global Markets is looking for an Associate Director, Undergrad to join its team! IE University is seeking a qualified candidate to join our Peru, Bolivia & Paraguay office in Lima.   Why IE Global Markets team? 

IE has 30+ international offices across the globe, acting as a local partner for life, to candidate, student, alumnus, parent, institutions, or companies.

Our highly knowledgeable international team members offer personalized advice, and help local stakeholders figure out next steps in their academic, professional, and personal journey. 

 

Why IE University?

Every story begins with a purpose, and ours has always been about people. Founded in 1973, 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 Lima, Peru. 

Responsibilities

Your role as Associate Director will involve:

 

• Increase overall awareness of IE Undergraduate programs in the Peru, Bolivia & Paraguay. 

• Plan, manage & implement business development and commercial activities for the region to promote IE’s Undergraduate programs. 

• Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities, including Fairs, school visits, presentations, information sessions, etc 

• Increase the number of interested candidates in IE, thereby developing a healthy and steady pipeline of candidates. 

• Benchmark competitors focusing mainly on their commercial activities and programs 

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders in the education ecosystem, including school counselors, principals, and academic coordinators, to position IE as a preferred higher education partner. 

• Design and implement engagement strategies (e.g., exclusive sessions, workshops, school partnerships, counselor briefings) to strengthen advocacy and referral pipelines from schools across Peru, Bolivia & Paraguay. 

• Reports to the Office Director, Channel Director and Regional Director 

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

 

Our ideal candidate must have great commercial skills as well as be an advocate of technology usage to manage the candidate experience.

 

We require: 

• Bachelors and Master´s degree from IE University or another leading school desirable

• Proficiency in English is fundamental 

• Legal authorization to work in the Peru is required 

• Experience in an international environment 

• Intellectual curiosity, open minded and creative 

• Great communication skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and commercial drive 

• Strong teamwork capability and a positive customer-oriented style 

• Analytical and numerical skills 

• Solution-oriented and a positive/can-do attitude 

• Availability to travel across the prioritized markets. 

• Experience in the education sector is not required but preferable.  Knowledge of the entrepreneurial and education sector is a plus. 

 

Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours! 

 

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.