Principal Adviser, India Initiatives, for University of Virginia, Darden School of Business Seeks a Principal Adviser for India Initiatives to advise and work with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (Darden) for Darden's activities with a primary emphasis on India and responsibility for additional work in the South and Southeast Asia region. The Principal Adviser will be accountable primarily to the Sr. Executive Director for Global Affairs and Enterprise Initiatives at Darden as the client contact and would work closely with leadership across Darden offices as a key liaison for the school to alumni, corporate partners, current and potential students, and business &amp; educational institutions in the region. We are looking for an individual with sophisticated communication skills, digital literacy and personal style to carry the brand with high levels of integrity and ethics. This individual will assist the Executive Director of Admissions in advising Darden on Admissions efforts in the region. The individual would provide support for Darden activities in India and the surrounding region, including academic programming, executive education delivery, admissions events, job treks, visits by Darden leadership, and alumni activities to help build and strengthen relationships that advance the Darden brand and goals in India and the region. The Principal Adviser will serve as a front-line business development representative to create new opportunities in corporate sponsorships, event sponsors, and executive education, generating leads and referrals for Darden leadership. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the regional business community, experience working in a university or corporate representative office at a senior level, and strong familiarity with the University of Virginia and Darden School of Business. Main Responsibilities Darden Admissions in India and South/ South East Asia (40%) - Interface with prospective applicants, evangelizing the Darden approach to MBA education, answering queries in the run-up to application submission, reviewing applications, providing feedback on candidates as requested to the Admissions Committee regarding applicants from India and South/ South East Asia. - Serve as a representative for Darden Admissions Office to represent the Darden School as appropriate at MBA program recruitment fairs and events. - Serve as a resource to prospective students regarding the admissions process, admitted students preparing to enroll, and current students pursuing career opportunities in the region. - Monitor current trends and represent Darden in appropriate digital MBA Admissions channels in India and regionally and advise the Office of Admissions accordingly. - Build brand both online and offline. Advise Darden on appropriate marketing, social media and other channels to build the brand. Online outreach efforts will include establishing relationships with online portals and reaching out to applicants through these forums. - Relationship Management / Business Development / Regional coordination (60%) - Represent the Darden enterprise at appropriate trade association events, conferences, and networking opportunities to identify business opportunities, stay informed of trends in the corporate community, and develop potential new contacts that advance Darden interests in the region. - In coordination with Executive Education leadership, identify and pursue opportunities for Darden non-degree offerings in the market, in both open enrollment and custom programs. - Working with Senior Directors at Darden, increase revenue from new and existing clients India, South and South East Asia through custom programs and open enrollment offerings. - Support school and alumni leadership engagement with key regional corporate stakeholders to promote the degree programs (including recruiting) and Executive Education. - Coordinate appropriate engagements for senior leadership and faculty in the market to advance key business opportunities and maximize brand impact and relationship development for the enterprise. - Support faculty and student engagement in travel to India and the region, including creating opportunities for visiting cohorts or groups (MBA and Exec MBA), arranging engagement for the Darden centers of excellence, and connecting faculty in India with appropriate outlets. - Work with Darden's Communications &amp; Marketing team to advance Darden's PR efforts and build the presence and brand in India. - Provide feedback and information on current news in the region and brief Darden representatives when traveling in the region. Qualifications: - Knowledge of higher education in the U.S./India/Asia, with knowledge of management education. - Knowledge of graduate management education admissions and experience supporting admissions activities. - Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to plan and execute events and activities. - Demonstrated ability planning events and high-level leadership engagements for representatives of an institution in the region. - Knowledge of the operations of a representative office for a university, other educational institution, or corporation. - Strong communicator, both in written and verbal format. - High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, integrity and collaborative ability. - Displays strong leadership presence to represent the Darden brand and build strong relationships with internal and external constituencies. - Bachelor's degree required, MBA or relevant Master's degree strongly preferred. Ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of relevant work experience. EXPERIENCE :&nbsp; - Experience of working in student recruitment or similar environment for at least 10 to 15 years - Experience of the higher education sector in USA, preferably including study abroad, through work or study - Able to write functional emails and reports in English. Able to discuss plans and tactics with English speakers. - Experience of developing collaborative agreements - Voluntary or other life experience that demonstrates creativity, hard work, persistence, or drive to succeed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; COMPETENCIES:&nbsp; - Strong strategic and multitasking skills - Sound knowledge of processes and procedures underpinning successful international student recruitment, such as enquiry management, admissions, immigration issues - Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with range of audiences and ability to influence others - Strong customer sensitivity - Creative and intelligent approach to strategic thinking and problem solving - Drive to achieve results and takes initiative - Excellent organizational skills including ability to manage heavy workload, prioritize competing demands and work to deadlines GENERAL ATTRIBUTES &amp; PERSONAL QUALITIES :&nbsp; - Cultural awareness and experience in dealing with international organizations and individuals - Highly self-motivated and able to work independently - Hardworking, resilient and persistent - Strong internal moral compass, Honesty and personal integrity OTHER / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :&nbsp; - Flexibility and a willingness to work outside of normal office hours, including some weekends - Ability and willingness to travel alone and for extended periods of time - Clean records - Legal right to work in India on full-time basis - Ability and willingness to travel to USA for training purposes

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Job Description for Principal Adviser - India Student Recruitment Strategy - Business School   in Sannam S4 in  Delhi Mumbai for (10-15) years of experience. Apply Now!