Government Education Policy Development and Program Administration Managers
(NOC 0413)
in All ManagementManagers in this group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, high school, and college and university education policies and programs. They work for all levels of government.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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Minimum$83,123
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Managers in this group plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the development and administration of elementary, high school, and college and university education policies and programs. They work for all levels of government.
Job duties
Managers in this group:
- Participate in the development of education policy by providing advice to senior government managers.
- Organize departmental unit and establish procedures to meet objectives set by senior management.
- Direct and advise policy researchers or program officers conducting research, preparing documents or administering educational programs.
- Manage budgets for projects, programs, support services, equipment and supplies.
- Organize and lead committees and working groups to plan, manage or evaluate education projects and programs.
- Interview, hire and provide training for staff.
Sample job titles
- adult education services director
- director of education
- director of school services
- education curriculum development director
- education director
- education policy analysis and research director
- education policy manager
- education program administration manager
- education research and information director
- postsecondary education director
- school inspection director
- school services director
- special education programs director
- student assistance program director
Skills
- You need excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You should be capable of analytical and logical thought. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important.
Job requirements
- A bachelor's degree in education.
- A master's degree in an educational specialization may be necessary.
- Several years of combined experience as a teacher and as a government educational policy researcher, consultant or program officer are usually required.
- A provincial teaching certificate is usually required.
Other considerations
- Movement to senior management positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$83,256 median annual incomeNorth Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Information and cultural industries
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
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Regulations
Special Requirements: Nova Scotia Teacher Certification is required to work in the public school system. Certification may be required by other education related employers.