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40012.00 – Government managers - education policy development and program administration

Government managers in education policy development and program administration organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education policies and programs.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Education curriculum development director
  • Education director
  • Education policy analysis and research director
  • Education program administration manager
  • School inspection director - public administration

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making to assess the effectiveness of existing policies and identify areas for improvement to ensure policies are practical and align with educational goals
  • Evaluation to measure outcomes, review program performance and make necessary adjustments to improve educational quality and address emerging needs
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to identify challenges in educational policies or programs, analyze possible causes and apply logical reasoning to create and implement effective interventions
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to properly convey policy ideas, clearly present complex information and engage with educators, stakeholders and the public
  • Leadership to inspire and motivate staff, coordinate efforts across various departments and ensure educational initiatives are successfully executed
  • Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations to understand the broader political and regulatory environment in which education policies are implemented and ensure policies align with public expectations and governmental priorities

Main duties

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.

Additional information

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

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training (40020)
  • Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
  • Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (41401)
  • Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41405)
  • Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (40010)
  • Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41404)
  • Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41400)
  • Other professional occupations in social science (41409)
  • Program officers unique to government (41407)
  • Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41406)
  • School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (40021)
  • Senior government managers and officials (00011)
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41403)

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