Program Assistant – Master in Real Estate Development (MRED)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Overview
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals working to transform education? IE School of Architecture and Design is seeking a Program Assistant to support the daily operations and academic coordination of the Master in Real Estate Development (MRED).
This position plays a key role in ensuring a smooth and enriching experience for students, faculty, guest professionals, and internal stakeholders. Acting as a central liaison between the program management team and the broader IE community, the Program Assistant will help ensure the successful delivery of academic and student services.
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
Madrid - IE Tower
Responsibilities
Your role as a Program Assistant - Master in Real Estate Development (MRED) will involve:
Academic and Program Coordination
- Support the planning and execution of academic calendars, class sessions, workshops, project presentations, and key program milestones.
- Coordinate class schedules, room bookings, technical resources, and faculty requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for students regarding academic, operational, and program-related matters.
- Liaise with faculty to coordinate course materials, project briefs, assignments, evaluations, and academic requirements.
- Monitor deadlines and deliverables, ensuring that students and faculty receive accurate and timely information.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Handle daily administrative tasks, including documentation, database management, attendance monitoring, and maintenance of student records.
- Support the logistics of academic activities, meetings, workshops, site visits, company visits, and international modules.
- Coordinate travel and accommodation for faculty, guest lecturers, and external professionals when required.
- Assist with the preparation and organization of classrooms, materials, equipment, and other resources needed for academic activities.
- Maintain effective communication with internal departments, industry partners, and service providers.
Communication and Reporting
- Facilitate clear and consistent communication with students, faculty, and departments such as Admissions, Career Services, and Student Services.
- Assist in preparing documentation for academic boards, faculty meetings, evaluations, and quality assurance.
- Collect and organize student and faculty feedback, supporting follow-up actions and continuous program improvement.
Student Experience and Events
- Collaborate on initiatives designed to enhance the student journey, sense of community, and engagement with the school and the real estate industry.
- Support the planning and execution of welcome sessions, graduations, guest lectures, panel discussions, project presentations, networking activities, and other academic events.
- Assist with the coordination of activities involving real estate developers, investors, consultants, and other industry professionals.
Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
- Two to five years of professional experience in academic coordination, program support, event coordination, or a related administrative role.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
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.