Academy Course Officer

Application deadline: 22 October 2024 at 23:59 (Barcelona time)

Who are we?

EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union and Europe's largest network for transport innovation in cities.

Our mission is to accelerate change towards a sustainable model of urban mobility and liveable urban spaces. We connect public and private actors and provide them with access to markets, talent, finance and knowledge. 

Using cities as living labs, our industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.  

Join our team and be part of the change!

About EIT Urban Mobility Academy   

Our EIT Urban Mobility Academy is a collaborative arena for lifelong learning, helping to build critical capabilities for innovation and transformation. We are training the next generation of urban mobility practitioners, needed by the urban mobility ecosystem of the future. Within the Academy, there are three main areas: the Master School, the Doctoral Training Network and the Competence Hub. 

The webpage of EIT Urban Mobility Academy is: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/academy/ 

The Academy Competence Hub, via the commercial sub-brand Urban Mobility Explained (UMX), offers intensive programmes on hot topics in urban mobility and transport to work with professionals from different sectors, such as project managers, engineers, city executives and entrepreneurs, co-created by our partners in various locations in Europe. This lifelong learning initiative uses a variety of formats including light online material in a YouTube channel, online courses (asynchronous), and applied courses (on-site, online synchronous and blended). It aims to train 50,000 people per year and to reach a total of 500,000 people per year through its online offers.  

More information on the Competence Hub/UMX: https://urbanmobilityexplained.eu/  

The EIT Label is a quality mark awarded to excellent development courses that are focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership. Courses that meet these criteria undergo a quality assessment process before they can be awarded the EIT Label. The assessment process is designed to ensure that the courses are of the highest quality and that they are delivering real value to professionals and employers.  

About the job

The Course Officer will report to the Head of the Competence Hub and to the Course Development Manager. He/she will be involved in supporting our providers in the design, production, commercialisation, delivery and reporting of the Competence Hub’s applied training courses. 

Tasks and responsibilities include:   

• Day-to-day project management and progress/quality monitoring of applied courses (on site, online and blended) developed by EIT Urban Mobility and/or its course providers (partners and subcontractors). Supporting the sourcing of these entities, the negotiation of the course proposals, the review/monitoring of the progress of these projects, the fulfilment of deadlines, the production of output, issuance of the deliverables and the consumption of resources. Supporting these partners/subcontractors so they are able to deliver in accordance with EIT Urban Mobility Academy’s quality, budget, and impact requirements.  

• Supporting the marketing and sales activities relative to these applied courses so to reach the Competence Hub’s revenue generation and financial sustainability targets/KPIs.  

• Supporting the execution of the relevant administrative tasks and procedures (RFP, EOIs, calls, timesheets, contracts, etc.) needed to deliver applied courses and manage our existing course portfolio, in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility’s legal/finance/PMO teams. Till end 2024, the Competence Hub’s applied course portfolio consisted of courses developed and commercialised by its partners and subcontractors. From 2025 onwards, we aim to develop and commercialise applied courses of our own, in a blended learning format (combining on-site synchronous and online asynchronous learning).  

• Day-to-day responsibilities for project monitoring KPI’s and milestones in accordance with EIT requirements. Regular reporting on the progress of the activities, the fulfilment of the deadlines, the production of output, issuance of the deliverables and the consumption of resources.  

• Supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of the EIT Label within Academy courses and ensuring optimal synergies with other initiatives from the Academy Master School and Doctoral Training Network, X-KIC, and the rest of EIT Urban Mobility, when relevant.   

What you will bring along the way:

An ideal candidate will strive to generate positive environmental and social impact in line with EIT Urban Mobility’s mission. We put a high value on your individual qualities, and we are looking for someone who strives for making a difference together with other people. 

Must-have:

• 5+ years working experience(s) in managing/producing training courses, preferably in a blended-learning format (partly online, partly on site).  

• 2+ years working experience(s) in managing multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in the education sector. 
• Written and spoken English (C1)

• Committed, proactive, trustworthy, accurate and respect of timelines and deadlines.  

• A positive ‘can-do’ and hands-on mindset, curious and fast digital learner.  

• Motivation to work in fast-moving and innovative environments.  
• Team player who can work independently. 

Nice-to-have:

• Any additional EU language is a plus.
• Ideally, previous work experience in executive education, lifelong learning or knowledge based services.

What's in it for you:

• Work in an international environment with a company culture focused on empowerment, thriving and continuous growth.
• Join a creative and diverse team of highly driven individuals that take out-of-the-box thinking to another level.
• Strike the right Work-life balance: On top of the flexible hours and remote working options and facilities, you will be granted 27 days of paid time-off to rest and re-energize.
• A yearly training catalogue to support your career development.
• A tax benefit powered by Cobee, allowing you to save on your personal income tax.
• A Private health insurance borne by the Company.
• Work in a modern, flexible and collaborative workspace, located in the 22@ area.
• Bike to work and park safely in our premises.

Kindly note that this is a permanent and full-time position and it is based in Barcelona.

Possibility to homework 2 days a week.

No relocation expenses are granted.

Application Process:

General Conditions:

By the closing date of this call candidates must:

• be a national of an EU Member State or have a working permit valid to work in Spain;
• enjoy their full rights as citizens;

If you are interested this position, please complete and submit your application before the deadline on our online application platform: BambooHR.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AT EIT Urban Mobility, we value and celebrate diversity in every aspect of life and believe that everyone deserves an equal chance to succeed.

Here we value your talents, skills and experiences, and do not discriminate on any basis –whether it be disabilities or other special needs, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, language, political affiliation, property, marital status or any other irrelevant factor.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.

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• to answer your enquiries.

[1] Only qualifications issued by an EU Member State authorities and qualifications recognised as equivalent by the relevant EU Member State authorities will be accepted.