International Relations Manager

Position Title: Manager – Office for International Affairs (OIA)

Organization: MIT Art, Design and Technology (MIT ADT) University

Reports To: Director – Office for International Affairs

Department: Office for International Affairs (OIA)

Location: MIT ADT University, Vishwa Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-time

1. Role Summary

The Manager for International Affairs drives global engagement, cross-border academic collaborations, student/faculty mobility programs, international admissions support, and institutional partnerships. The role acts as the primary operational bridge between MIT ADT University, international partner universities, diplomatic missions, and incoming/outgoing international cohorts.

2. Key Responsibilities

Global Partnerships & MoUs

• Identify, research, and assist in establishing academic, research, and exchange linkages with reputed global universities and research institutes.
• Coordinate the drafting, legal/administrative vetting, renewal, and tracking of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Letter of Intents (LoIs).
• Maintain a centralized repository and KPI scorecard for all active international partnerships.

Student & Faculty Mobility Programs

• Administer inbound and outbound student exchange programs, study-abroad/summer school cohorts, and joint degree/dual-degree pathways.
• Guide outbound students on application processes, credit transfers, documentation, and cultural orientation.
• Support inbound international exchange/full-degree students with pre-arrival briefings, accommodation coordination, campus integration, and local regulatory compliance.

International Admissions & Outreach Support

• Collaborate with the Directorate of Admissions to handle foreign/NRI/PIO student inquiries, eligibility equivalence checks (AIU guidelines), and application tracking.
• Facilitate promotional campaigns, virtual/in-person global education fairs, and international counselor networking.

Regulatory & Compliance (FRRO/Visa Support)

• Assist international students and visiting faculty with FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) registration, visa extension documentation, and local police reporting protocols in coordination with university legal/admin cells.
• Ensure adherence to Government of India (UGC/MoE/MEA/FRRO) guidelines concerning international academic collaborations.

Events, Delegation Visits & Cross-Cultural Communications

• Manage logistics, itineraries, and high-level meetings for visiting international delegations, guest professors, and academic diplomats.
• Organize international conferences, guest lectures, global cultural fests, and capacity-building workshops.

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Master's degree in International Relations, Global Business, Public Policy, Mass Communication, or a Master of Business Administration (MBA). (Ph.D. or specialized certificate in international higher-education management is a strong plus).
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of experience in international relations, international admissions, or global engagement within a higher education institution, corporate global mobility, or international cultural/trade organization (e.g., British Council, Campus France, USIEF, or similar).
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Proficiency in a second major foreign language (French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean) is a distinct advantage.

4. Key Competencies & Skills

• Operational Rigor: Strong project management skills to handle multi-stakeholder international timelines, cross-timezone communication, and regulatory paperwork.
• Interpersonal Agility: High cultural intelligence (CQ) and cross-cultural communication flair suited for global academic dignitaries and diverse student bodies.
• Regulatory Literacy: Working knowledge of Indian higher education regulatory frameworks (UGC/NAAC/NIRF internationalization metrics) and FRRO immigration procedures.
• Tech-Savviness: Proficiency in CRM software, virtual collaboration tools, and database management for student/partner tracking.

5. Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Number of active/productive international MoUs and joint initiatives.
• Volume and smooth execution of student/faculty mobility exchanges per academic year.
• Turnaround time for international admission queries and FRRO compliance support.
• Positive feedback scores from visiting international delegations and exchange cohorts.

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates can send there updated CVs to [Confidential Information] with Subject: Application for Manager - OIA position