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Administration Manager for a Foundation of Educational Centers

On-site in Madrid·Added 6 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1689 open roles

Overview

Salary
€55,000 - €60,000 a year

About €3,210 - €3,460 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected profile will meet the following requirements:

  • Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar.
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in similar Administration Manager roles within educational centers.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
  • Experience in developing strategic plans... drafting, monitoring, and control.
  • Management of grants and resources.
  • Advanced level of Excel and management tools.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems.
  • Rigor, professional ethics, and a sense of responsibility.
  • Identification with the values and mission of the Foundation.
  • Leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience in foundations and relations with trustees is highly valued...

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining an educational project with strong social impact.
  • Job stability and a close, committed professional environment.
  • Salary: €55,000 - €60,000.
  • Location in Madrid (Chamberí).

The role

A holding company owning more than 10 educational centers and residences in Spain, in the process of establishing a Foundation, with a solid track record and a clear commitment to ethical, religious, humanist, and community-service values, is looking to hire an Administration Manager to lead the administrative, economic, and financial management of the entity and support the General Management and the centers.

What you'll do

The selected profile will have the following responsibilities:

  • Oversee the administrative and economic management of the different educational centers, as well as of the Foundation. (Up to 15 centers).
  • Prepare, control, and monitor annual budgets and economic forecasts.
  • Analyze budget variances, control costs, and monitor cash flow.
  • Prepare economic and financial reports for the Board of Trustees and the management team.
  • Supervise the general and analytical accounting of the Foundation.
  • Manage invoicing, collections (fees, tuition, grants, donations), and payments.
  • Coordinate with external advisors to ensure compliance with foundation-specific tax, commercial, and accounting regulations.
  • Prepare documentation for audits and economic reports.
  • Supervise the administrative processes of the HR team (payroll, contracts, hires, and terminations). Control personnel costs per educational center. Coordinate with HR and academic management.
  • Monitor and manage educational agreements, aid, scholarships, and subsidies.
  • Liaise with Public Administrations and educational bodies.
  • Provide support during inspections and administrative requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with Commercial, Tax, Labor, and Foundation-specific regulations.
  • Manage document custody and support the obligations of the Board of Trustees.
  • Propose improvements in administrative processes and internal controls.
  • Align economic management with the foundational values and objectives.
  • Plan tasks, set priorities, and drive continuous improvement.

Summary

  • Madrid - Chamberí
  • Experience in educational centers

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
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  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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In their own words

About the company & team

A holding company owning more than 10 educational centers and residences in Spain, in the process of establishing a Foundation, with a solid track record and a clear commitment to ethical, religious, humanist, and community-service values, is looking to hire an Administration Manager to lead the administrative, economic, and financial management of the entity and support the General Management and the center teams.

The main duties will be to ensure rigorous, efficient administrative and economic management aligned with the foundational principles, guaranteeing the financial sustainability of the Foundation and regulatory compliance, in service of the educational and social project.

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