Associate Director, International Relation

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