Director- International Relations

REVA University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

REVA University in Bengaluru invites applications for the Director – International Relations to lead internationalization efforts, develop global partnerships, and strengthen ties with universities, institutions, and industry worldwide.

The role requires steering strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and overseeing programs like student/faculty exchanges, joint degrees, and international events. A PhD is preferred with extensive higher education experience.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred or master's degree in any discipline.
• Core understanding of academia and collaborations with international universities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the University’s international relations strategy and annual action plans.
• Coordinate MoUs, joint academic initiatives, and international conferences.
• Promote international student recruitment and support international students.
• Liaise with partner universities to identify and build partnership opportunities.

Skills

International relations

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD preferred

Master's degree

Job description

Reports to: The Registrar, REVA University

Department: International Relations Office

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.