Education Advisers

What the job involves

• Consults with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to co-ordinate educational programmes and provide advice
• Identifies and evaluates developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
• Serves on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and plan, develop and modify facilities and programmes
• Documents subjects and courses developed, and evaluates new courses
• Organises and conducts workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programmes and methods
• Applies knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programmes, and submit them for decision and funding

Key values of workers in Education Advisers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Education Advisers

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Instructing

  Teaching others how to do something.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.