The Global Outreach Office serves as the university’s central hub for international engagement, responsible for developing global partnerships, enhancing international visibility, supporting mobility programs, and positioning the university within global rankings and networks.
A well-structured Global Outreach Office enables Merit University to transition from a locally strong institution to a globally connected, competitive, and recognized university, strengthening its position in international education, research, and innovation. It operates in close coordination with academic faculties, research centers, and senior leadership to advance internationalization, collaboration, and global impact.
Director of Global Outreach
Reports to: University President
Role:
- Lead international strategy and global positioning
- Develop and manage international partnerships
- Represent the university globally
- Oversee all outreach programs and initiatives
- Align activities with rankings (THE, QS) and accreditation
3.1 International Partnerships Unit
Head: Partnerships Manager
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage MoUs and agreements
- Build relationships with global universities and organizations
- Coordinate joint programs and dual degrees
- Maintain partnerships database
Example Partners:
- University of East London
- European and regional academic institutions
3.2 Mobility & Exchange Programs Unit
Head: Mobility Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Manage student and staff exchange programs
- Coordinate inbound and outbound mobility
- Support visiting scholars and delegations
- Facilitate internships and clinical placements
3.3 International Students Office
Head: International Student Services Manager
Responsibilities:
- Recruitment of international students
- Admissions support and onboarding
- Visa and accommodation assistance
- Cultural integration and student experience
3.4 Global Rankings & Reputation Unit
Head: Rankings & Analytics Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Manage submissions to:
- THE Rankings
- QS Rankings
- Collect and validate institutional data
- Benchmark performance globally
- Support reputation building
3.5 Marketing & Global Communications Unit
Head: Global Communications Manager
Responsibilities:
- International branding and digital presence
- Website and social media targeting global audiences
- Promotion of conferences, partnerships, and achievements
- Media relations and global visibility
3.6 International Research & Grants Unit
Head: Research Collaboration Manager
Responsibilities:
- Identify international funding opportunities
- Support joint research proposals
- Coordinate research collaborations
- Manage partnerships with research institutions
3.7 Events & Delegations Unit
Head: Events Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Organize international conferences and forums
- Manage visiting delegations and official visits
- Coordinate participation in global exhibitions and fairs
- Legal Advisor (for international agreements)
- Finance Liaison (for international projects and funding)
- IT Support (for digital platforms and virtual collaboration)
- Reports to senior leadership (President / VP)
- Works closely with:
- Faculties and Deans
- Sustainability Office
- Research Centers
- Student Affairs
- Number of international partnerships
- Student and staff mobility numbers
- International student enrollment
- Joint research publications
- External research funding
- Global ranking performance
- International events hosted
The Global Outreach Office supports:
- Internationalization strategy
- Academic quality enhancement
- Research impact
- Global reputation and rankings
- Student diversity and experience
- Economic and societal impact