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Academic Applications Manager (Business Technology)

Hybrid in Villaviciosa·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

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Requirements

  • Be near Villaviciosa for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

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

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrable previous experience in the educational / university sector, managing IT tools and roadmaps within academic environments.
  • Experience leading technical teams (internal and external), preferably of small or medium size.
  • Deep knowledge of the student lifecycle and registrar/enrollment processes.

Nice to have

We are looking for a profile with a technical background capable of understanding the current architecture and guiding developers in the following technologies:

  • Databases: PL/SQL (Oracle).
  • Backend: .NET, PHP.
  • Frontend: Angular.
  • CMS / Portals: Drupal.

Additionally, possessing an intermediate level of English (B2) will be highly valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent full-time contract
  • Hybrid work model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
  • Location: Villaviciosa de Odón Campus (Madrid)
  • Flexible compensation: wide package of social benefits as a UE employee (discounts on training, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers, restaurant vouchers, public transport discounts...).
  • Excellent working environment

The role

At Universidad Europea de Madrid, we are looking for an Academic Applications Manager (Business Technology) whose mission will be to ensure the availability, maintenance, and evolution of the academic applications ecosystem, guaranteeing the correct day-to-day functioning (BAU) of academic business, enrollment, and registrar services, as well as technically leading end-to-end cross-functional projects.

What you'll do

  • Guarantee the stability, availability, and performance of the academic ecosystem applications: SIS (Student Information System), self-management portals (student, faculty, financial), and satellite applications (library, internships, etc.).
  • Ensure the operational continuity of critical enrollment, academic registrar, and business processes.
  • Act as a technical and functional expert in company initiatives, taking responsibility for assigned phases in end-to-end (E2E) development projects.
  • Coordinate the integration of academic applications with other cross-functional systems within the organization.
  • Direct and coordinate internal technical teams and external providers (development cells, support, consultancies).
  • Promote best practices in development, documentation, and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).

Soft Skills

  • Internal customer orientation: Ability to communicate with academic stakeholders (Registrar, Admissions, Professors).
  • Problem solving: Responsiveness and prioritization skills when facing critical incidents during high-demand periods (e.g., enrollment periods).
  • Global vision (E2E): Ability to understand how a change in the academic ecosystem affects the rest of the company's systems.

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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