Associate Director, International Relation & Higher Studies

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 :

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :