Head - International Affairs - University

Head - International Affairs(For a Deemed to be University in Mangalore)

Primary responsibilities:

- Defining the Vision and Roadmap for the Directorate of International Affairs

- Defining the vision and preparing a roadmap for the Directorate of International Affairs, with detailed plans and metrics for tracking, consistent with University's vision

- Acting as principal advisor to University Management on all aspects of development of international relations, such as brand building, strategic partnerships, policy making, and budget planning, among others

- Identifying emerging opportunities for the University to develop international peer-to-peer academic and government partnerships that help address global challenges and attract the best global talent

- Building University's Brand Globally

- Promoting University in international forums and establishing the university as a preferred destination for international students and faculty, and a preferred partner for International Universities

- Building University's brand globally and maximizing global presence by leveraging networking opportunities, representing the university in external forums, conducting promotional campaigns, and contributing to building a positive image of the university

- Promoting International Talent Mobility

- Developing and continuously improving policies and processes to attract international students and global faculty to University

- Generating a steady pool of international students and faculty by utilizing government schemes (like Study in India) and by developing working relationships with overseas agents and search firms in source countries

- Building and nurturing a support ecosystem including visa assistance, orientation, and other on campus requirements to facilitate talent mobility and ensure a positive experience for both students and faculty

- Strengthening Academic and Research Focused International Partnerships for University

- Identifying and suggesting models for collaborating with leading foreign Universities and forging long term partnerships on academics and research including Joint/ Dual degree/ Twinning Programs, as well as Exchange Programs (both students and faculty)

- Liaising with partner organizations in different countries to identify and build opportunities

- Building Resources and Capabilities

- Identifying the right talent, building, and driving a capable team to execute University's international strategy and achieve desired outcomes

- Developing Strong Internal Working Relationships

- Working together with Heads of different institutions, and administrative functions of University and encouraging university wide involvement in achieving global standards to improve global perception

- Financial Responsibility

- Planning, managing, and monitoring revenue generation and contribution from the international affairs office and ensuring proper utilization of the budget