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Orientation Coordinator

On-site in Spain·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Still open when we checked on 1 Oct

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Spain

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Compulsory secondary education (ESO)

    “Nivel de educación: Secundaria completa, o estudios técnicos o universitarios en áreas relacionadas.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What we offer

  • Stable contract: Permanent and full-time.
  • You will be able to develop professionally thanks to our training plans and internal talent development.
  • Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduates, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...).
  • An attractive social benefits package through the flexible remuneration plan that includes: transport card, restaurant card, nursery voucher, medical insurance, etc.

The role

From Grupo Planeta we are looking for a Guidance Coordinator to join the VIU team within our Planeta Formación y Universidades division.

What would your main duties be?

Mission: Department coordinators will share a set of functions and responsibilities inherent to the position, in addition to specific aspects of the area they coordinate. In all cases, they will have a team under their charge and the responsibility to develop the area both internally within the department and at the University level.

What you'll do

Operational and quality supervision

  • Monitor KPIs (response times, CSAT, NPS, abandonment rate) and implement improvement plans.
  • Audit multichannel interactions (phone, email, chat, video call) and ensure quality standards and protocol compliance.
  • Manage critical tickets/cases to ensure resolution and traceability.

Interdepartmental communication and coordination

  • Act as a bridge between Guidance, Admissions, Academics, IT Support, and Administration to streamline responses and resolve bottlenecks.
  • Communicate insights and detected patterns to Marketing and Academic Management.

Advisory role / retention

  • Identify opportunities for continued enrollment and coordinate follow-up with the relevant departments.
  • Promote retention initiatives and post-incident follow-up actions to strengthen student trust.

Team management

  • Recruitment and selection: collaborate with HR to attract and select profiles based on operational needs.
  • Onboarding and training: design and implement onboarding and ramp-up plans (content, scripts, key tools, knowledge base).
  • Team scheduling: manage shifts, handle coverage (vacations, absences, demand peaks), and apply volume forecasting.
  • Performance management: set and review individual and team goals; conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and development plans.
  • Provide real-time feedback, support calls/tickets, run quality calibrations, and hold improvement sessions.
  • Motivation and climate: promote recognition, team dynamics, well-being initiatives, and burnout prevention.
  • Conduct and compliance: manage absences, punctuality issues, and apply corrective actions when necessary, always with a fair and developmental approach.
  • Succession & talent: identify internal talent and propose promotions/rotations.
  • Reporting and continuous improvement
  • Prepare operational and business reports for Management.
  • Propose and implement changes to processes, scripts, and the knowledge base.

Requirements

What would we like to see on your CV?

  • Education: Completed secondary education, or technical/university studies in related fields.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in customer service/call center or team supervision (experience in education/university is desirable), especially in contexts of change or requiring reorganization.
  • Experience handling conflict situations with customers/users.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Experience in interdepartmental coordination and cross-functional work.
  • Experience in multichannel service (phone, chat, email, video call).
  • Other skills and knowledge:
    • Results-oriented with the ability to organize processes and redirect dynamics.
    • Service vocation.
    • Proficiency in professional office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and follow-up.
    • Knowledge of ticketing tools and case tracking is valued.
    • Adaptability, ability to work in environments with time pressure and productivity demands.

You would fit in with us if you consider yourself a person...

  • Proactive, with initiative to anticipate problems.
  • Firm in follow-up and compliance, ensuring consistency and traceability.
  • Skilled at giving constructive feedback while also correcting deviations when appropriate.
  • Ability to build trust and cohesion, even with initially resistant teams.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and service quality.
  • Committed to the University's culture and to the experience of both students and employees.

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
Website
planeta.es

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

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!

Additional information

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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.

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