Title: Director International Relations
Reports to: The Registrar, REVA University
Department: International Relations Office
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Job Summary
The Director – International Relations will lead the University's internationalization initiatives, develop global partnerships, and strengthen collaborations with international universities, institutions, and industry.
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD. (preferred), Master's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute
- Core understanding of Academics and collaboration with abroad University's
- Preference would be given to candidate having at least 10 years of experience in a similar profile with a reputed University / Higher Educational Institution
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the University's international relations strategy and annual action plans.
- Work with different departments to develop and frame their international agenda.
- Establish and manage partnerships with foreign universities, institutions, professional bodies.
- Facilitate student and faculty exchange, international collaborative programmes, internships, immersion programmes, and international exposure opportunities.
- Coordinate MoUs, joint academic initiatives, international conferences, and delegations.
- To liaise with partner universities in different countries and to identify and build opportunities for partnership activities (Joint research / Publications / Projects, Etc.,).
- Promote international student recruitment and support international students.
- Identify opportunities for joint degrees, twinning programmes, dual-degree programmes, and international certifications.
- To 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.
- Represent the University in international forums and institutional engagements.
- Monitor international partnerships and prepare reports on global engagement initiatives.
Skills Required
- Strong international networking and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Strategic planning and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of international higher education and academic partnerships.
