Government managers - education policy development and program administration

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers

• Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet departmental objectives set by senior management

• Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs for elementary and secondary school systems

• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies

• Organize and direct committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs

• Interview, hire and provide training for staff.

• A bachelor's degree in education is required.

• A master's degree in a particular educational specialization may be required.

• Several years of combined experience as a school teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.

• Progression to senior management positions in education is possible with experience.