Director - Internationalization

Job Description and Person Specifications

1. Job Details

Job Title

Director – Internationalization

Department

International Collaboration

Location

MIT-WPU, Pune

Reporting to

Chief Academic Officer(CAO)

2. Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to promote MIT-WPU’s brand globally and highlight its unique academic offerings to international audiences. The role focuses on enhancing the student experience through global exposure and fostering meaningful collaborations with reputed international universities, research centres, and organizations.

The incumbent will be responsible for initiating and formalizing international partnerships and MoUs in areas such as faculty and student exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and international student enrolments, thereby strengthening MIT-WPU’s global footprint.

3. Key Accountability

Strategic Responsibilities

• Contribute to the formulation andexecution of strategic plans aimed at enhancing MIT-WPU’s global presence and attracting high-quality international students .
• Provide strategic insights and high-level advice to the University Management on matters related to international collaborations , including global education trends, market forecasts, and emerging challenges impacting the university’s internationalization efforts.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend international development opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives aligned with MIT-WPU’s long-term institutional goals.
• Support the creation of strategic frameworks and policies to strengthen MIT-WPU’s

position as a preferred globalacademic destination.

Operational Responsibilities

University facilities and public transportation Health, safety, and well-being

Program rules, behavioral expectations, and groupdynamics

Host country education system andacademic expectations

Cross-cultural adaptation and understanding of cultural differences

Financial and Budget

Relationship Management andCollaboration

Research and MarketIntelligence

Academic

External Representation

4. Person Specification

Substantial leadership and management experience

External relations and Corporate engagement

The ability to advocate at the highest levels regionally and nationally on behalf of the University and to influence the decision maker.

Personal attributes and style

Minimum Qualifications &Experience

candidates with an engineering background will be given preference.

5. Communication &Working Relationship

Internal

External