Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct research, produce reports and administer education policies and programs

• Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements

• Develop the structure, content and objectives of new programs

• Conduct statistical analyses to determine cost and effectiveness of education policies and programs

• Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals throughout the public and private sector

• Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery

• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia

• May supervise the work of other education policy researchers, consultants or program officers

• May administer specialized testing and assessment programs.

• A bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline such as social science or business administration is required.

• A master's degree in education may be required.

• Specialized training or certification may be required.

• Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.