Associate Director, International Relation & Higher Studies

Job description

JOB TITLE: Associate Director – IR & HS

DEPARTMENT: International Relations & Higher Studies

JOB LOCATION: SRM – AP, Andhra Pradesh

REPORTS TO: Director IR & HS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support Director IRHS in our institution's internationalisation efforts, driving alignment with our global engagement strategy.

• Co-create the vision and strategy for Global Engagement

• Build relationships with foreign universities/institutions on behalf of University; Support the delivery, logistics, and documentation of academic and non-academic partnership and the related communication and coordination.

• Work with different departments to develop and frame their international agenda.

• Achieve international student recruitment targets, expanding our reach to diverse countries and programs.

• Utilise market data and analytics to shape our global academic portfolio.

• Forge strategic research-led partnerships in key regional hubs.

• Lead and implement efficient systems and processes within IRHS

• Engage in national and global networks, elevating SRM AP’s profile.

• Foster an inclusive and diverse culture, embracing and championing the strength and impact of a truly global community.

• Lead and manage a range of projects to support the development and maintenance of international partnerships.

• Liaise with partner universities in different countries and to identify and build opportunities for partnership activities.

• Organize high-profile incoming and outgoing visits linked to the development and maintenance of international partnerships, inviting eminent speakers for knowledge sharing and attending international exhibitions, educational fairs as University representative;

• Supervise the IRHS Office Administration for their duties in relation to international partnerships.

• Interfacing with embassies and consulates of various countries, engage with them on frequent intervals and solicit feedback on behalf of the University;

• Organizing Student abroad and Faculty abroad Programs, Invite the expression of interest from students and faculties for the program, select students and faculties for the program and provide visa assistance;

• Ensuring FRRO compliance for our International students, assist them in visa procurement and visa enquiry support;

• Oversee the operation of - Student Drop-in- centre for international students; Monitor and review the performance and value of international partnerships;

• Produce analysis of the university's performance against international benchmarks of potential international partners, produce and coordinate briefings for university management.

• Providing guidance to the digital team for enhancing organic online presence and executing campaigns in various countries.

• Continuously evaluating and enhancing recruitment approaches to attract a wide range of students

• Analysing enrolment trends and adjusting strategies to meet changing market demands.

• Contributing to the development of a positive and inclusive campus culture for international students

• Participating in relevant international conferences, workshops, and events to expand professional networks and knowledge.

• Engaging with alumni and current international students to leverage their experiences for recruitment purposes.

• Collaborating with marketing and communications teams to create compelling promotional materials.

• Managing budgets allocated for recruitment activities and ensuring optimal resource utilization.

• Collaborate with international education exhibitors, representing universities in diverse International Education Expos across various countries.

• Provide updates on international engagements, including preparing background papers and other relevant material.

• Conduct extensive market and competitor research to identify the most suitable regions for business expansion, depending on demand and market gap

• Analyze international projects, programs, and campaigns to identify issues, propose solutions, and find ways to improve the current business model

• Define KPIs and growth metrics for marketing initiatives in different countries/regions

• Cooperate with institutions, businesses, organizations, and the media to ensure the success of the current and future international projects

• Propose and implement cultivation activities, solicitations, and reporting and stewardship plans.

• Stay well-informed about international development constituencies, School and university-wide activities, Penn Alumni, other appropriate units; collaborate, coordinate, counsel as appropriate.

Create collaborative programs pertaining to international student and their issues and should attend and be visible/present in events/programs on campus that are relevant to international

student and their issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PG/Ph. D in Engineering or Management Discipline

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 20+ Years of sound experience in International Relations

• Outstanding analytical, project management, and leadership skills

• Supervise a team and administrative staff.

• Ability to function with a high degree of independence with an assigned group of prospects yet interact collaboratively with colleagues in centralized framework of fundraising, participating in and contributing to total team effort.

• Entrepreneurial inclination and capacity for success within an intensely goal-oriented and collaborative environment.

• Perform as a senior administrator of the school with the ability to respectfully and adeptly communicate, interact, and facilitate conversations with high-level prospects and in cross-cultural settings; fluency in a second language is desirable, but not required.

• Comfort with diversity in all forms, with different cultural values and norms; understanding of international issues that affect Indian higher education.

• Excellent listening skills and the ability to understand individual, institutional, and cultural nuances and respond creatively.

• Understanding of and appreciation for all constituent elements of a high-functioning and development of departments

• Strong interest in and commitment to the work , Excellent planning, organizational skills; able to manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously and creatively, thoroughly and confidentially; work independently and under pressure; be comfortable with ambiguity.

• The ability to travel extensively is required, both internationally and domestically,

• Familiarity with database, and other computer software, preferably Microsoft Office.

In-depth knowledge of Excel and AI tools highly desirable.

Strong desire to effect change for a global community that reaches beyond physical campuses.

• Deep understanding and application of relationship management principles and best practices across borders.

• In-depth knowledge of internationalization systems, student recruitment, and partnership development.

• Professional qualification/relevant degree with extensive leadership and managerial experience in international policy, strategy, and operations.

• Strong interpersonal skills for motivation, negotiation, influence, and networking at a national and international level.

• Extensive leadership experience in internationalization, particularly in Higher Education, with a broad vision.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Leadership skills,

• Team Leading skills,

• Team Player,

• Excellent Inter-Personal skills

• Multi-tasking with Achievement Orientation

• High on Integrity and Professional Ethics

Required Skill Profession

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