Associate Director, G-SCALE (International Partnerships and Mobility)

About the Role:

The Associate Director shapes and coordinates strategies that position Galgotias as a trusted partner for global institutions, governments and industry. The role forges impactful international partnerships, develops multi-disciplinary joint programs with relevant teams, enhances mobility opportunities for students, faculty and staff and coordinates frameworks for international hiring across academic and management positions. This position also provides strategic oversight for

the GSCALE International Unit to advance the University's student-centered global learning vision.

Key Areas of Responsibility Include

• Identification and negotiation of impactful international partnerships and collaborations.
• Co-create and implement multi-disciplinary joint programs and articulation pathways.
• Development of frameworks for international recruitment and onboarding for faculty, management and staff.
• Expansion of international mobility opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
• Outreach and representation to strengthen GUs global profile and networks.
• Strategic oversight of the GSCALE International Units partnership and mobility initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or higher) in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience developing international partnerships and managing global collaborations.
• Knowledge of international hiring frameworks, onboarding and mobility program development.
• Strong strategic, negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with the Indian higher education system, international regulatory frameworks and quality assurance standards is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of governance structures and policy environments that shape cross-border partnerships and transnational education.