Education programme coordinator

Education programme coordinators supervise the development and implementation of educational programmes. They develop policies for the promotion of education and manage budgets. They communicate with education facilities to analyse problems and investigate solutions.

The following job titles also refer to education programme coordinator:

education programme director
education program coordinator
international education programme coordinator
education program director
education & training consultant
international education program coordinator
education and training consultant
education programmes manager
education programs manager

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as education programme coordinator. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Education programme coordinator is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to education programme coordinator.

curriculum administrator
education inspector
educational researcher
special educational needs coordinator
youth programme director

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of education programme coordinator. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of education programme coordinator with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of education programme coordinator.

Curriculum standards: The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
Budgetary principles: Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
Pedagogy: The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.

These skills are necessary for the role of education programme coordinator.

Monitor curriculum implementation: Monitor the steps taken in educational institutions to implement the approved learning curriculum for said institution to ensure adherence and the use of proper teaching methods and resources.
Cooperate with education professionals: Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
Advise on curriculum development: Advise education professionals and officials on the development of new curricula or changes in existing curricula.
Monitor educational developments: Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
Inspect education institutions: Inspect the operations, policy compliance and management of specific educational institutions in order to ensure they comply with education legislation, manage operations efficiently, and provide proper care for students.
Establish educational network: Establish a sustainable network of useful and productive educational partnerships to explore business opportunities and collaborations, as well as stay current about trends in education and topics relevant to the organisation. Networks should ideally be developed on a local, regional, national and international scale.
Identify education needs: Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
Develop a pedagogical concept: Develop a specific concept that describes the educational principles on which the organisation is based, and the values and behaviour patterns it advocates.
Analyse the training market: Analyse the market in the training industry in terms of its attractiveness taking market growth rate, trends, size and other elements into account.
Ensure curriculum adherence: Ensure that educational institutions, teachers, and other education officials adhere to the approved curriculum during educational activities and planning.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of education programme coordinator. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Learning technologies: The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.
Special needs education: The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of education programme coordinator. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Liaise with local authorities: Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
Manage staff: Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
Evaluate education programmes: Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.
Identify undetected organisational needs: Use the collected input and information from interviewing stakeholders and analysing organisational documents in order to detect unseen needs and improvements that would support the development of the organisation. Identify the needs of the organisation in terms of staff, equipment, and improvement of operations.
Maintain relationships with government agencies: Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
Develop promotional tools: Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.
Analyse problems for opportunities: Identify and anticipate problems in order to choose a course of action, come up with appropriate solutions or even identify opportunities for further development.
Promote education programmes: Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
Coordinate educational programmes: Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
Advise on lesson plans: Analyse policy issues which impact on students’ experience of education. Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, engage the students and adhere to the curriculum.
Promote social awareness: Promote the understanding of dynamics of social relationships between individuals, groups, and communities. Promote the importance of human rights, and positive social interaction, and the inclusion of social awareness in education.
Present reports: Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
Advise on teaching methods: Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.

1345 – Education managers

 

 

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References

1. Education programme coordinator – ESCO