Director / Deputy Director / Assistant Director – International Affairs

About the Role

DBS Global University is seeking dynamic, globally oriented, and relationship-driven professionals for the positions of Director / Deputy Director / Assistant Director – International Affairs to strengthen the University’s internationalization strategy and global academic partnerships.

The role will be instrumental in expanding international collaborations, supporting global student mobility, strengthening institutional branding, and enhancing the University’s global engagement ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

International Collaborations & Partnerships

• Develop and manage collaborations with international universities, institutions, embassies, and global organizations.
• Facilitate MoUs, academic partnerships, exchange programs, and joint initiatives.
• Build strong international networks to enhance global visibility of the University.

Student & Faculty Mobility

• Support and coordinate:
• Student exchange programs
• International internships
• Faculty mobility initiatives
• Global immersion opportunities
• Guide international students regarding onboarding, documentation, and campus integration.

International Admissions & Outreach

• Support international student recruitment initiatives.
• Participate in global education fairs, webinars, and outreach activities.
• Coordinate with recruitment partners and international agencies.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with:
• International universities
• Government bodies
• Visa/immigration authorities
• International students and parents
• Ensure smooth coordination across internal departments for international activities.

Strategy, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable international education guidelines and institutional policies.
• Prepare reports, presentations, partnership updates, and strategic proposals.
• Support institutional rankings, accreditations, and internationalization initiatives.

Branding & Institutional Development

• Contribute to positioning the University as a globally connected and internationally engaged institution.
• Support global academic events, conferences, and international engagement initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

For Director – International Affairs

• Strong leadership experience in international relations/global partnerships within higher education.
• Proven ability to establish international collaborations and strategic alliances.
• Excellent stakeholder management and global communication skills.
• Exposure to international admissions, mobility programs, and institutional branding preferred.

For Deputy Director – International Affairs

• Experience in managing international collaborations, student mobility, and global outreach initiatives.
• Strong coordination and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to independently drive international engagement projects.

For Assistant Director – International Affairs

• Experience in international admissions, coordination, documentation, or student engagement.
• Strong communication, coordination, and operational skills.
• Passion for global education and cross-cultural engagement.

Key Competencies

• Global mindset & cross-cultural communication
• Relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Presentation & negotiation skills
• Program coordination
• Process orientation & compliance awareness

Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Management, International Relations, Education, Public Administration, or related field.
• International exposure or experience in higher education will be an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to the global growth journey of the University
• Exposure to international academic ecosystems
• Dynamic and innovation-driven work environment
• Opportunity to shape internationalization initiatives at a strategic level