About Anant National University

Anant National University, India’s first DesignX university, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems. The X in Design X is the symbol drawn from mathematics, representing enhancement. This new learning approach multiplies traditional design pedagogy with liberal arts disciplines, emerging technologies and knowledge drawn from hands-on community experiences to help understand our world better and to devise impactful solutions.

Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting-edge technology to address diverse challenges. We train our designers to become solutionaries — revolutionary thinkers with a solution-oriented mindset.

About the Department

The Office of Global Engagements (OGE) at Anant is committed to cultivating globally aware, culturally fluent and future-ready solutionaries. It works to embed international exposure and global perspectives across the student, faculty and staff journey through immersive programmes, cross-border collaborations and meaningful academic-industry partnerships.

OGE aims to enable the Anant community to think beyond borders and experience learning in diverse global contexts, strengthening skills of adaptability, empathy, cultural intelligence, and leadership.

This is delivered through four key service areas:

    Global Learning Experiences:
     

  • Designing and facilitating opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to engage with international partners ranging from study abroad programmes, international internships and summer schools to faculty-led immersions and global capstones.

    • Exchange and Mobility Programmes:
     

  • Establishing and managing student, faculty and staff exchange programmes with reputed institutions (universities, industry, NGOs, government partners) in India and across the world, enabling reciprocal learning, academic enrichment and collaborative research.

    • International Partnerships and Outreach:
     

  • Building relationships with universities, industry, NGOs, government partners, think tanks and research centres globally to co-create academic pathways, joint initiatives and shared platforms that reflect Anant’s values and vision.

    • Advisory and Support Services:
     

  • Providing end-to-end guidance to students, faculty and staff from navigating eligibility and applications to preparing for travel, securing visas and ensuring safe, well-supported experiences abroad. This also includes pre-departure and re-entry sessions, financial aid advising and ongoing mentorship.

Job Type

Fulltime, On campus

Reporting to

Dean of Academic Affairs

Required Skills, Educational Qualification and Years of Experience

  • Doctoral/Master’s or equivalent: In international education, academic leadership, higher education administration or such disciplines as technology, humanities, sustainability, architecture, design, urban planning, management.
  • Experience: 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.
  • Communication and Cultural Competence: Excellent intercultural communication skills to effectively engage with students, faculty, administration and global partners. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages is an added advantage.
  • International Exposure: Experience living, working or studying abroad is highly valued.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

  • 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 University’s values and goals.
  • Design and lead a portfolio of international programmes, including faculty-led initiatives, student exchanges and global immersion opportunities.
  • Work closely with academic and administrative offices to embed global opportunities within existing curricula and enhance the University’s international profile.
  • 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.
  • Draft, review and implement policies that govern global opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission and evolving student needs.
  • Work in coordination with respective departments 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 University’s role in community impact.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Work in coordination with respective departments 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitor global travel advisories and geopolitical shifts to manage institutional risk.
  • Oversee the implementation and continuous enhancement of an integrated ERP system to seamlessly streamline processes, enhance transparency and track outcomes of global engagements.
  • Develop, implement and periodically update handbooks for all relevant stakeholders and best practices to ensure health, safety and safeguarding during overseas experiences.
  • Ensure the Office operates in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
  • Collaborate with the admissions and marketing teams to effectively communicate global offerings and support recruitment.
  • Support strategic initiatives as assigned by University leadership.
  • All other issues and matters related to Global Engagements.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, a statement of their vision for the Office of Global Engagements at Anant National University (under the tab: Portfolio) and three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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