Director Global (Global Relations & International Engagement)

Lata Mangeshkar University, Nagpur; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lata Mangeshkar University, Nagpur, seeks a Senior Director to lead the university's global engagement strategy and internationalisation initiatives. The role will develop international academic partnerships and student/faculty exchange programmes, expanding collaborative research and international recruitment while elevating the university's global profile.

The Director will coordinate MoUs, academic collaborations, faculty exchanges, and joint research initiatives, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in international relations, global partnerships, international higher education, or institutional collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience managing international partnerships, MoUs, student/faculty mobility, or collaborative academic programmes.
• Experience with universities, medical schools, hospitals, research institutions, or international education organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university's internationalisation and global engagement strategy.
• Establish partnerships with international universities, medical schools, teaching hospitals, and research institutions.
• Coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), academic collaborations, faculty exchange, student mobility, and joint research initiatives.
• Develop international student recruitment strategies with admissions and marketing teams.
• Facilitate international conferences, academic delegations, visiting faculty programmes, and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Coordinate international research collaborations, joint publications, and global grant opportunities.
• Support international students through institutional onboarding and academic and administrative coordination.
• Strengthen global visibility, reputation, and international academic partnerships.
• Ensure collaborations comply with applicable Indian laws, university policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor international enrolment, exchange participation, and partnership outcomes.

Skills

International relations

Education

Master's degree in International Relations, International Business, Education, Management, Public Policy, Health Administration, or a relevant discipline

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior professional to lead the university's global engagement strategy and internationalisation initiatives. The Director will develop international academic partnerships, student and faculty exchange programmes, collaborative research opportunities, international recruitment initiatives, and global institutional visibility.

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university's internationalisation and global engagement strategy.
• Establish partnerships with international universities, medical schools, teaching hospitals, and research institutions.
• Coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), academic collaborations, faculty exchange, student mobility, and joint research initiatives.
• Develop international student recruitment strategies with admissions and marketing teams.
• Facilitate international conferences, academic delegations, visiting faculty programmes, and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Coordinate international research collaborations, joint publications, and global grant opportunities.
• Support international students through institutional onboarding and academic and administrative coordination.
• Strengthen global visibility, reputation, and international academic partnerships.
• Ensure collaborations comply with applicable Indian laws, university policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor international enrolment, exchange participation, and partnership outcomes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Master's Degree in International Relations, International Business, Education, Management, Public Policy, Health Administration, or a relevant discipline.
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Additional qualifications in international education, global health, or international cooperation will be an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in international relations, global partnerships, international higher education, or institutional collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience managing international partnerships, MoUs, student/faculty mobility, or collaborative academic programmes.
• Experience with universities, medical schools, hospitals, research institutions, or international education organisations preferred.
• International exposure and successful global collaborations will be an advantage.

Only candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial experience in international relations, global university partnerships, international education, or institutional collaboration should apply