Director- International Relations

Title: Director International Relations

Reports to: The Registrar, REVA University

Department: International Relations Office

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

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.