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Academic Secretary Technician

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
Other languages
Catalan
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

What would we like to see on your CV?

  • Education: Higher Level Vocational Training Cycle in Administration or similar.
  • Experience: In academic administration (preferably Vocational Training or regulated centers).
    Experience in customer service and simultaneous administrative management
  • Knowledge: Applicable educational regulations (Spanish education system).
  • Tools: Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
    Experience with educational tools is valued.
  • Languages: Catalan (essential) and Spanish (oral and written).

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

  • Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, with attention to detail and precision.
  • Confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Empathy and communication skills, able to interact clearly and warmly with students and families.
  • Ability and willingness to adapt to regulatory and technological changes.

And, above all, we are looking for someone eager to work as part of a team, who values continuous learning and wishes to grow with us in a professional, close-knit, and dynamic environment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?

  • Temporary full-time contract.
  • You will be able to develop professionally thanks to our training plans and internal talent development.

The role

At Grupo Planeta, we are looking for an Academic Secretary Technician to join the PlanetaFP team of our Planeta Formación y Universidades division.

At PlanetaFP, we specialize in Online Vocational Training, and we are looking for someone to join our Academic Secretariat team. This area is key to the administrative and documentary management of students, the custody of academic records, and the processing of the center's official academic procedures.

What you'll do

What would your main duties be?

Academic and administrative management:

  • Managing student admissions, enrollments, transfers, and withdrawals.
  • Reviewing, validating, and safeguarding access documentation, as well as keeping academic records up to date.
  • Managing the center's official processes: credit recognition, accreditation, equivalences, and qualifications.
  • Preparing documentation required by the Educational Administration and ensuring compliance with current regulations.
  • Producing reports, academic statistics, and periodic internal reports.

Student and family support:

  • Providing clear information on procedures, regulations, calendars, and academic processes.
  • Handling inquiries in person, by phone, or by email, managing requests and incidents.

Hiring process

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

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

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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