Manager-International Linkages

Key Responsibilities:

International Partnerships:

• Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships globally with universities, research institutions, and organizations.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align partnership initiatives with the universitys strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international counterparts to facilitate collaborative UG PG programs projects, research initiatives, and short term student mobility programs.
• Manage the logistics and documentation of academic and non-academic partnerships.
• Execute partnership programs and own the maintenance and updating of all databases related to student/faculty exchange, Long term Mobility programs and research collaborations.
• Assist the Director in liaising with key contacts from international partner institutes.
• Conduct research and background analysis, preparing feasibility reports for potential partners and areas of collaboration.

Student Mobility Programs:

• Design, implement, and oversee international student mobility programs, including study abroad opportunities, exchange programs, internships, dual degree, twinning, and joint degree programs.
• Provide guidance to students regarding international opportunities, including academic, cultural, and logistical aspects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards for student mobility programs.
• Manage student mobility - incoming and outgoing (short and long term), summer schools, internships, immersions, student exchange programs, and the cultural integration of incoming international students.
• Handle the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) process for international students and faculty.
• Promote summer schools, internships, and research opportunities for students.
• Counsel students for study abroad programs.
• Work with global partners such as GMAC, College Board, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (SICI), ETS (Educational Testing Services), etc. , for various activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with academic departments, admissions, and student affairs to integrate international experiences into the curriculum and student life.
• Manage guest lectures, informative sessions, webinars, MOU signing ceremonies, and other international events.
• Build relations with entities like the US Consulate, British Council, Campus France, DAAD, Austrade, Education New Zealand, Network N+1, etc.
• Manage visits of international delegates from various consulates and universities .

Program Evaluation and Assessment:

• Develop and implement assessment mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of international partnerships and student mobility programs.
• Collect feedback from students, faculty, and partner institutions to continuously improve and refine program offerings.

Budget Management:

• Manage the budget for international partnerships and student mobility programs, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
• Identify potential funding sources, grants, and sponsorships to support global engagement initiatives.

Promotion and Marketing:

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to promote international opportunities and showcase successful collaborations.
• Represent the university at international conferences, forums, and events to enhance the institutions global visibility.

Education Desirable Experience:

• Master s degree from a reputed institution with 7-8 years of experience in public relations, marketing, or student-related activities.
• Specific Skills Required:

MS Office, result-oriented, understanding of transnational education, short-term and long-term mobility, interpersonal skills, teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, coordination, presentation skills, negotiation skills, influencing skills, attention to detail, legal and financial acumen.