Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships with India

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The University at Albany (UAlbany) is expanding its global reach visibility and impact in India focusing on academic and research partnerships. Most recently UAlbany signed several agreements with partner institutions including Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) and Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM). This initiative is in line with the universitys strategic priority of Internationalization and its primary goal to educate engaged global citizens.

These agreements have already paved the way for UAlbany RUAS and RISM to collaborate on academic programs research initiatives workforce development efforts and faculty and student exchange. Since these partnerships began in 2025 we have made significant progress including our collaboration with RISMs launch in India. Important milestones include:

• The official launch of RISM in its temporary location in June 2026.
• A groundbreaking celebration for the new RISM campus in Bengaluru which will also feature a high-level delegation from UAlbany in September 2026.
• Ongoing relationship-building with industry partners in India.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development the Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships with India will in coordination and collaboration with the President the Chief of Staff to the President and senior administration at UAlbany and our partner institutions focus on the development and implementation of strategic goals projects and initiatives related to academic and research partnerships enrollment and industry partnerships. The Executive Director will also work with UAlbany leadership to set the vision goals and strategic priorities to develop a robust impactful and sustainable model aimed at expanding and strengthening these partnerships.

The Executive Directorwill serve as the primary liaison and operational lead for UAlbanys existing and future partnerships in India and other areas of the world as determined by the President and the UAlbany leadership team. They will coordinate closely with UAlbanys leadership team including the President Provost Vice President for Research and Economic Development Academic Deans the Presidents Chief of Staff and Liaison for International Relations and others. Their leadership role will be instrumental to these partnerships.

In addition to executing the existing partnership agreements the Executive Directorshould be proposing potential new areas for partnership with RUAS RISM and other institutions and industry leaders in India and other areas of the world.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development
  • The Executive Director will expand upon UAlbanys existing strategic initiatives with India within the context of our Strategic Plan to develop short- and long-term goals for UAlbanys presence in India (e.g. academic partnerships research collaborations enrollment opportunities etc.) as well as a comprehensive and sustainable plan to achieve them. The Executive Directorwill also be tasked with developing and monitoring metrics to measure progress toward these strategic goals.
  • The Executive Directorwill coordinate closely with the Division of Academic Affairs including Deans and faculty the Division of Research and Economic Development Student Affairs and Enrollment and Communications and Marketing among others to ensure alignment of goals to understand the details of the existing partnership agreements and to identify opportunities for effective implementation and expansion. The Executive Directorwill also collaborate directly with the In-Country Representative hired to assist UAlbany with recruitment in India and beyond.
  • In collaboration with UAlbanys Office of Communications and Marketing and Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment theExecutive Directorwill work to expand UAlbanys presence in India and particularly (but not exclusively) in Bengaluru with key audiences including prospective students higher education institutions and industry partners. This work may include identifying opportunities for sponsorships and events that will advance UAlbanys goals in the region.
• Operationalizing Partnerships
  • The Executive Directorwill serve as the official point of contact between UAlbany and partner organizations in India including Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)and Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management(RISM). This will include developing strategic and strong relationships with key stakeholders and leading regular communication between stakeholders at UAlbany and partner institutions in India. The Executive Directormust be able to quickly build and maintain trust with partners in India and leverage strong collaborative networks at UAlbany.
  • This work will also include developing a deep understanding of our existing academic and research partnership agreements with institutions from India in order to facilitate their implementation and review in close collaboration with the Center for International Education and Global Strategy (CIEGS) and the UAlbany leadership team. These agreements cover areas including faculty exchange research collaborations curriculum transfer student exchange and industry addition theExecutive Directorwill identify strategic opportunities for new partnerships and collaborations with institutions in India (and beyond) that align with and will advance UAlbanys strategic goals and facilitate their development and implementation.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: The Vice President for Research and Economic Development with a close collaboration with the President and Presidents Office.
• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of academic and research partnerships in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse global audiences including faculty staff students and industry partners.
• Demonstrated success in managing international partnerships.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity student advocacy and educational access.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and to handle confidential matters with tact and a high degree of discretion.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work across complex university environments and effectively move projects forward across cultures and time zones.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity equity access inclusion and belonging relative to their role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• At least 5 years of senior-level experience within a higher education institution working in international programs research administration or a related field.
• Experience with and knowledge of higher education in India.
• Experience developing managing or implementing international partnerships academic collaborations or global initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in higher education administration international relations public administration business or a related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Significant experience working with institutions or partners in India in the higher education and research landscape.
• Experience working within SUNY or a comparable institution.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment

Professional Rank and Salary Range:MP3 $135000 - 145000.

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