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General Director (Asturias)

On-site in Spain·Added 1 month ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Spain
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Education
Doctorate

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • PhD, with an academic career in higher education institutions.
  • English C1
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in responsibility positions leading teams.
  • Proven experience in academic management in universities, higher education centers, or equivalent institutions, or complex projects with a strong regulatory component.
  • Demonstrated capacity for economic business management (P&L) and the supervision of commercial and operational activities.
  • Experience and knowledge in the Health Sciences field, preferably,
  • Knowledge of the Spanish university regulatory framework (affiliated centers, accreditations, quality).
  • High capacity for leadership, influence, and stakeholder management.
  • Result orientation, strategic vision, and strong execution capacity.
  • Alignment with institutional values and organizational culture.

The role

General Director Asturias

What you'll do

  • Integrally lead the academic and non-academic areas of the Center, ensuring coherence between the educational model, the student experience, and business objectives
  • Align the mission, activity, and development of the Affiliated Center with the strategy, mission, values, and policies of Universidad Europea and the Group.
  • Propose and manage the Center's P&L, ensuring economic sustainability, budgetary control, and the achievement of profitability and growth objectives.
  • Propose the Center's objectives, growth plans, and annual budgets, ensuring their coherence with corporate objectives and submitting them for approval to the University.
  • Direct the global activity of the Center, driving its growth, economic sustainability, and positioning as a benchmark for higher education in the territorial area.
  • Define and lead the organizational structure of the Center, promoting efficient resource management and the performance of academic and non-teaching teams.
  • Guarantee the implementation and correct functioning of the academic, operational, and corporate processes defined by Universidad Europea (One University model).
  • Ensure correct coordination with the central areas of UEM (Academic, HR, Finance, Marketing, Research, Quality, Legal, etc.).
  • Define, in coordination with the UEM Marketing area, the positioning of the Affiliated Center and its differential value proposition in the local market.
  • Drive the development of the Universidad Europea brand in Asturias, guaranteeing its correct application and awareness.
  • Supervise communication, recruitment, sales, and student service plans, ensuring the fulfillment of growth and satisfaction objectives.
  • Ensure deep knowledge of the local market, training needs, professional sectors, and employers, proposing an academic offering aligned with said demand.
  • Institutionally represent the Center before public administrations, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, companies, and other relevant stakeholders in the environment.
  • Lead the implementation of the Universidad Europea academic model in the Affiliated Center, ensuring teaching quality standards, student experience, and academic results.
  • Supervise the development, updating, and innovation of the academic portfolio, in coordination with UEM and in accordance with current regulations.
  • Guarantee that the Center's faculty meets the requirements of number, experience, accreditation, and competencies demanded by regulations.
  • Promote the professional development of the teaching staff, in coordination with the academic and research areas of UEM.
  • Drive initiatives for internationalization, employability, and links with the professional environment.
  • Ensure that the Center's activity is carried out in compliance with current academic, regulatory, and legal regulations, at both national and regional levels.
  • Guarantee compliance with affiliation agreements, commitments to Universidad Europea, and the requirements of regulatory bodies.
  • Coordinate the quality, accreditation, and audit processes that apply to the Affiliated Center.
  • Watch over the adequate management of the Center's academic, operational, and reputational risks.

About Universidad Europea

Universidad Europea is a private higher education institution in Spain, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs across fields such as health sciences, engineering, business, and creative design. It operates multiple campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, and serves a diverse student body of over 16,000, with a strong focus on internationalization and bilingual education.

For international professionals, Universidad Europea offers teaching and administrative roles in English, French, and Spanish, with a significant emphasis on accredited doctoral faculty (ANECA) and industry-experienced instructors. The university supports relocation through its international environment, modern facilities, and connections to global academic networks, making it an attractive option for educators and researchers seeking to work in Spain.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and 1 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Universidad Europea is part of Global University Systems (GUS), a global network, offering potential international mobility.
  • The university has campuses in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and the Canary Islands, providing multiple location options.
  • Many teaching roles require ANECA accreditation or a PhD, but there are also positions for industry professionals in design, sports, and vocational training.
  • Bilingual roles (English/Spanish, French/Spanish) are common, making it accessible for international academics.
  • The university emphasizes innovation and digital learning, with many online teaching opportunities.
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