Director of the Higher School of Engineering, Science and Technology

València, Spain·Added 6 days ago

The employer limits where this remote role can be done: Posición presencial: Imprescindible residencia en Valencia o alrededores.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in València

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

At the Universidad Internacional de Valencia, we are looking to onboard an on-site Director for the Higher School of Engineering, Science and Technology to our team.

Manage and direct the School, driving its growth. Represent it institutionally, generating visibility for the area. Act as the liaison body between the Rectorate and the Higher School.

What you'll do

  • Identify trends and training needs in the sector to design new degree programs and update current curricula.
  • Prepare, supervise, and optimize the School's annual budget.
  • Promote and plan events of interest to the School.
  • Promote and organize events of interest and build a solid network of agreements and collaboration partnerships with companies and institutions.
  • Convene and chair Faculty Board meetings, ensuring the implementation of the agreements reached.
  • Promote, direct, and coordinate the academic life of the School.
  • Ensure compliance with the requirements established in the University's Quality Management System and drive its continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the accreditation of the School's programs.
  • Deliver the teaching assigned for the academic year, lead research projects, and contribute with scientific publications in high-impact forums.
  • Attend conferences/congresses in their field of expertise.

What we're looking for

  • A PhD related to the field of knowledge is essential.
  • At least 4 years of experience in the university setting, ideally in academic management and/or leadership roles.
  • Strategic vision and results/growth orientation.
  • Excellent communication and institutional representation skills.
  • Leadership, negotiation, and management skills for multicultural or multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to educational innovation and scientific research.

Nice to have

  • Preferably with recognized accreditation and recognized research periods (six-year terms).

How you'll work

  • On-site position: Residency in Valencia or surrounding areas is essential.

About the company & team

The International University of Valencia is one of the leading online universities in the Spanish-speaking world, recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. Its Internal Quality Assurance system is established according to the principles set out in the AUDIT Program of the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA), which are aligned with the criteria and guidelines of the European Higher Education Area.

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