Sr Manager / Asst Director - Global Engagements Uberlife Consulting

8.0 - 13.0 years

12 - 18 Lacs

ahmedabad

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Role & responsibilities 1. Build and maintain robust relationships with national and international universities, NGOs and partner organisations. Negotiate and manage institutional MoUs and partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the Universitys values and goals. 2. Design and lead a portfolio of international programmes, including faculty-led initiatives, student exchanges and global immersion opportunities. 3. Work closely with academic and administrative offices to embed global opportunities within existing curricula and enhance the Universitys international profile. 4. Develop systematic mechanisms to assess, refine and enhance the Office of Global Engagements by benchmarking against best practices and use data to inform policies, partnership development and partnership strategies. 5. Draft, review and implement policies that govern global opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni, ensuring alignment with the Universitys mission and evolving student needs. 6. Work in coordination with respective department to lead initiatives that connect students and alumni with local and global communities. Foster a culture of civic participation, volunteering and social impact, reinforcing the Universitys role in community impact. 7. Oversee the department budget and funding proposals that align with institutional goals and long-term development strategies to manage financial support for global opportunities and ensure funding is directed towards impactful programmes and services. 8. Provide comprehensive advising and guidance to outbound and incoming students seeking international exposure including pre-departure briefings, visa and logistical support, as well as re-entry sessions and reflection exercises post travel. 9. Work in coordination with respective department to develop customised services for diverse and international exchange faculty/resource persons/students, addressing cultural transition, academic integration and community-building to create a truly global campus experience. 10. Identify, guide and facilitate opportunities by organising information sessions, global weeks and alumni panels to promote awareness and participation for students, faculty, staff and alumni, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to participate in national and international opportunities. 11. Monitor global travel advisories, geopolitical shifts to manage institutional risk. 12. Oversee the implementation and continuous enhancement of an integrated ERP system to seamlessly streamline processes, enhance transparency and track outcomes of global engagements. 13. Develop, implement and periodically update handbooks for all relevant stakeholders and best practices to ensure health, safety and safeguarding during overseas experiences. 14. Ensure the Office operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. 15. Collaborate with the admissions and marketing teams to effectively communicate global offerings and support recruitment. 16. Support strategic initiatives as assigned by university leadership. 17. All other issues and matters related to Global Engagements. Preferred candidate profile Doctoral/Masters or equivalent in international education, academic leadership, higher education administration or such disciplines as technology, humanities, sustainability, architecture, design, urban planning, management. 8-10 years (Assistant Director) or 5-7 years (Senior Manager - International Relations) in leadership roles in an educational setting in India or abroad with proven experience in managing student experience and support services, including student and faculty mobility, career guidance and global partnerships. Interdisciplinary Expertise: Demonstrated experience in academics, student mentoring, administration, budget management, and resource optimization to foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Strategic and Data-Driven Approach: The successful candidate should have demonstrated ability using higher education policies and data to design, plan, implement and manage student experiences in an educational setting.

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