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Academic Coordinator (Temporary)

Remote, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

Grupo Planeta

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Work mode
Remote (L'Hospitalet de Llobregat)
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish
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The role

At Grupo Planeta, we are looking for an Academic Coordinator (Temporary) for ESDESIGN from our Planeta Formación y Universidades division, an international leader in the higher education sector.

If you have experience in university academic management and want to work for one of our online training brands, we are looking for you!

ESDESIGN is the first online design school, a meeting point where neither kilometers, nor days, nor hours matter. It is a school without doors, with a thousand windows to the world, connecting personal drive with global and social commitment. It is about knowing trends and transforming ideas and projects into realities. ESDESIGN is experiencing the world of design with a 360-degree vision.

Grupo Planeta

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

We invite you to get to know us!

What are we looking for?

At ESDESIGN, we are transforming the academic coordination department into a Student Experience area, and we are looking for a Student Service figure to allow us to guarantee a positive and satisfactory experience for our students, strengthening the institution's reputation and fostering student continuity through personalized service and effective solutions to their needs.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Accompany students through multiple communication channels: telephone, email, video calls, and online chat.
  • Have the ability to maintain objectivity and calm during delicate conversations, preventing personal emotions from interfering in the decision-making process or personal situations.
  • Record and document all interactions with students in our systems.
  • Follow up with students to ensure their satisfaction and resolve any pending issues.
  • Have control over the launch and collection of satisfaction surveys, which helps us meet the department's objective: student satisfaction.
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures that directly affect student satisfaction.
  • Accompany the teaching staff in everything related to the use and management of the virtual campus during the teaching period of their subject.
  • KPIs: contactability, satisfaction, dropout rate, and participation in sessions.
  • Management of extracurricular internships.

Requirements

What would we like to see on your CV?

  • University degree (valuable).
  • Intermediate level Office package.
  • Organizational, planning, and management skills.
  • Experience in customer/student service.
  • English B2 (valuable).
  • Skills in detecting the talent of our students.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You would be a good fit if you consider yourself a person with...

  • Proactive attitude with capacity for organization, planning, and management.
  • Empathy for dealing with people, whether students or teachers.
  • Dynamism, with good communication skills, and a love for teamwork.

If you think this is your job opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Founded
1949
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia

Good to know if you are moving

  • Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
  • Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
  • The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
  • Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.
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