Shadowing Opportunities

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  • PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS

    Many departments offer various opportunities and / or positions.

    • Administration and Finance
    • Campus Life
    • Center for Health and Well-being
    • Corporate Relations
    • Global Alumni Relations
    • Global Markets
    • IE Foundation
    • Institutional Relations
    • IT and Innovation
    • Marketing
    • Sports and Well-being
    • School of Arts and Humanities
    • Sustainability
    • Talent and Careers
    • The Global College

SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES

Scroll down to see descriptions of each opportunity. Click on the title to apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS:
1. You can apply to up to 5 different shadowing opportunities. Selected students are limited to participate in one shadowing opportunity.
2. You can apply to positions on any campus. It is your responsibility to arrange travel.
3. Madrid campuses are all near one another. Velazquez, Maria de Molina, and Castellon de la Plana are all located in Barrio Salamanca and are easily accessible.

1. SPORTS MANAGEMENT SHADOWEE 
Sports and Well-being
Campus: Segovia Campus 
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Interest in sports/sports management

We house IE Recreational Sports, IE Athletics, and the IE Athletic Center. We offer hundreds of different recreational sports and well-being activities, along with 11 different competitive sports teams across 4 competitive levels.

2. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SHADOWEE
Student Services
Campus: Segovia Campus 
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Law/IR student, English and Spanish

We help non-EU students with relocation matters (visa, accommodation, etc). We are currently digitalising all of our processes to make them user friendly and to make our work more efficient.

3. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SHADOWEE
Student Services
Campus: Maria de Molina (Madrid)
Time slot: Flexible to student
Date: April 8 - 12
Student profile: Law/IR student, English and Spanish

We help non-EU students with relocation matters (visa, accommodation, etc). We are currently digitalising all of our processes to make them user friendly and to make our work more efficient.

4. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SHADOWEE
Student Services
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Law/IR student, English and Spanish

We help non-EU students with relocation matters  and logistics. We are currently digitalising all of our processes to make them user friendly and gain effieiency.

5. MARKETING SHADOWEE
Marketing Department
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Interest in marketing/communications/design - BCDM, BID

We develop marketing strategies, manage campaigns, and more to promote IE's brand, programs, and services to attract prospective students and engage stakeholders.

6. EVENT MANAGEMENT SHADOWEE
School of Arts and Humanities
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: All degrees welcome, general interest in Arts & Humanities, event planning

We complement the ever-relevant humanities disciplines with bold, forward-thinking, and new global perspectives, while embracing the digital world as a tool.

7. IT AND INNOVATION SHADOWEE
IT and Innovation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Interest in business operations & development

We promote the creative and effective use of technology to advance academic excellence, research, and community service.

8. IT BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SHADOWEE
IT and Innovation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: TBC
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Data, BDBA

We serve as a liaison between industries and the entire IE ecosystem and our extensive network, fostering strong, trustworthy partnerships.

9. IT APPS & MAINTENANCE SHADOWEE
IT and Innovation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Interest in tech and business preferred

We manage the maintenance and development of all the tech applications and platforms being used by the the entire community.

10. IT INFRASTRCUTURE AND OPERATIONS SHADOWEE
IT and Innovation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile:  BCSAI, strong tech profiles

We manage cybersecurity; the admin, maintenance, and evolution of infrastructures and comms, cloud services, and support for all IE staff, professors, and students.

11. IT BUSINESS PROCESSES SHADOWEE
IT and Innovation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Interest in business operations & development

We manage the optimization of all business processes and serve as a liaison between industries and the entire IE ecosystem. Our goal is to ensure excellence in all operations.

12. SPORTS MANAGEMENT SHADOWEE
Sports and Well-being
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Interest in sports / sports management

We house IE Recreational Sports and the IE Athletic Center. We offer hundreds of recreational sports and wellbeing activities, and 11 competitive teams across 4 levels.

13. CORPORATE RELATIONS SHADOWEE
Corporate Relations
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 -19
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Students from all degrees are welcome

We serve as a liaison between industries and the entire IE ecosystem and our extensive network, fostering strong, trustworthy partnerships.

14. MARKETING SHADOWEE
Corporate Relations
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 -19 
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Interest in marketing/ communications/ design - BCDM, BID

We serve as a liaison between industries and the entire IE ecosystem and our extensive network, fostering strong, trustworthy partnerships.

15. TECH ACCOUNTS TEAM SHADOWEE
Talent and Careers
Campus: Velazquez / Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: School of Science and Technology students

We manage accounts and relationships with Tech companies, and organize events and workshops to get students connected with these companies.

16. COMMUNICATIONS SHADOWEE
Talent and Careers
Campus: Madrid Tower/ Velazquez
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible, morning preferred
Student profile: Interest in marketing/ communications/ design - BCDM, BID

We coordinate with all T&C teams to plan and design original and effective communications to students, staff, and external stakeholders.

17. CAREERS SHADOWEE
Talent and Careers
Campus: Madrid Tower/ Velazquez
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Profiles interested in careers management

We develop programs, conduct business development, and advise students on becoming successful professionals.

18. PROJECT & EVENTS SHADOWEE
Center for Health and Well-being
Campus: María de Molina (Madrid)
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Social and communication skills

We organize and promote all kinds of initiatives to promote holistic well-being: finding balance between body, mind and soul.

19. SALES SHADOWEE
Global Markets
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Must speak Spanish

We manage sales for the undergrad and master's programs IE offers. We develop and maintain domestic and international strategies.

20. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SHADOWEE
Global Markets
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Interest in IR

We are responsible for the business development for IE University worldwide. We connect IE's 30 global offices.

21. ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS SHADOWEE
Global Alumni Relations
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Event planning, Excel, outgoing and proactive

We create events and programs, maintaining engagement and cultivating community with alumni.

22. COMMERCIAL SHADOWEE
The Global College
Campus: Castellon de le Plana (Madrid)
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Mornings only 
Student profile: All degrees welcome. Interest in business and communications

We manage sales & marketing of The Global College (international boarding and day school in alliance with IE).  Strategy, partnerships, outreach, marketing, and administration.

23. INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS SHADOWEE
Institutional Relations
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Not applicable to School of Architecture and Science and Technology

We manage engagement with key stakeholders to foster collaboration on knowledge creation, research, scholarships and corporate relationships.

24. COMMUNICATIONS SHADOWEE
Campus Life
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Flexible to student, afternoons preferred for events
Student profile: All degrees welcome. Collaboration, diplomacy, marketing, design

We are the nexus of the experience and help students to connect with each other, with internal departments, alumni, and key contacts, supporting learning and networking beyond academic programs.

25. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHADOWEE
Campus Life
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 15 - 19
Time slot: Flexible to student, afternoons preferred for events
Student profile: Event planning, project management, protocol development, organizational skills and diplomacy

We help students to connect with each other, with internal departments, alumni, and key contacts, supporting learning and networking beyond academic programs.

26. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE SHADOWEE
Administration and Finance
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 1 - 5
Time slot: Mornings only
Student profile: Interest in finance and organizational skills

We manage budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, billing, and financial analysis. We ensure compliance with financial regulations and provide support to university departments and staff.

27. IMPACT INITIATIVES SHADOWEE
IE Foundation
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Interest in comms, opps, multi-tasking

We foster a culture of social awareness and community involvement. We act as a catalyst within the IE Community, ensuring cross-connections between internal and external stakeholders, empowering joint initiatives that drive change in society, in business, and in the education of tomorrow’s leaders.

28. SUSTAINABILITY SHADOWEE
Sustainability
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 8 - 12
Time slot: Afternoons only
Student profile: Interest in sustainability a must

We ensure sustainability is built into IE's objectives, culture, and community. We collaborate on new products, projects, coaching, programs, and education initiatives.

29. GLOBAL MARKETS MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SHADOWEE
Global Markets
Campus: Madrid Tower
Date: April 22 - 26
Time slot: Flexible to student
Student profile: Preferably students from MEA region

We represent IE in the Middle East and Africa region. This entails areas ranging from recruitment, alumni, careers, and more.