Vice Dean Of Marcom, Ie Business School

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Business School is looking for a Vice Dean of MarCom to join its team! IE Business School is the category leader globally in educational for the commercial front-office of business – what we call MarCom . Our portfolio is the most comprehensive in the world, with programs spanning branding & communication, marketing, customer insights and research, and sales. We address these business activities from strategic, digital, and creative perspectives to ensure our graduates are future-proofed for the evolving world of business. We are looking for a visionary, entrepreneurial leader to take the helm as Vice Dean of this critical area of IE Business School’s portfolio.

Your Mission

As Vice Dean, you will oversee and shape a portfolio of specialized Master’s programs that attract 500+ brilliant minds annually including our #3-ranked Master in Strategic Marketing & Communication.

The programs you will lead include :

• Strategic Marketing & Communication (full-time, executive part-time)
• Creative Direction, Content & Branding
• Digital Marketing
• Market Research & Consumer Behavior
• Customer Experience & Innovation
• Talent Development & Human Resources

As Vice Dean, you'll lead this portfolio of programs to ensure they remain the most cutting edge and impactful in the world – delivering world-class student education, experience and career results. You will be the aspirational figure for students in your programs and you'll be responsible for leading continuous innovation to ensure that your programs are (i) market-driven to meet the needs of candidates and recruiters, (ii) commercially successful, (iii) delivering outstanding student experiences and career placement, and (iv) financially sustainable. Additionally, you would lead external business development efforts for your programs, fostering corporate and academic partnerships, engaging with alumni, and representing the school at key events and in the media.

Why IE University?

With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.

Our Purpose

At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.

As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.

Our People

At IE we are :

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

Responsibilities

Your role as Vice Dean will involve :

This isn’t just an academic leadership role—it’s a high-impact and high-energy position at the intersection of business, education, and innovation. You’ll be responsible for :

Lead program innovation and development to align with market needs and maintain commercial and financial viability. This can involve program repositioning and re-design as well as more incremental changes to the design of the program, its courses and non-course activities.

Act as a visible and inspirational leader, actively engaging with students.

Represent the school as a spokesperson and program leader in key external engagements.

Collaborate with marketing, recruitment and admissions teams to enhance program positioning, pricing, and messaging.

Lead innovation in teaching methods for your programs in collaboration with the Education & Academic Experience team.

Develop business cases for program innovations, balancing financial sustainability with academic excellence.

Shape IE Business School’s strategic direction in areas such as : brand & positioning, program portfolio development, educational innovation, student and alumni engagement, corporate and recruiter relations and cross-program experience & innovation.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role you should have :

You are not an academic per se but a MarCom guru who wants to move to the world of education and who is excited to attract and train the next-gen of MarCom leaders in a business world under disruption.

You have all / most of the following :

It’s time to bring your best and make your mark. Now the choice is yours!

If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.

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