Occupation Standards/Syllabus

NCO Code

Mandatory/ Optional

Duration

• Module 1: Introduction to School Operations

• Module 2: Human Resource and Staff Management

• Module 3: Financial Planning and School Budgeting

• Module 4: Infrastructure and Facility Management

• Module 5: Academic and Curriculum Planning

• Module 6: Legal, Communication and Stakeholder Management

N/A

Mandatory

3 Months

Career Opportunities

🔹 1. School Administrator / School Office Manager

• Workplace: CBSE, ICSE, and private/state board schools

• Role: Oversee daily operations, manage staff schedules, coordinate facilities, handle parent communication, maintain records

🔹 2. Academic Coordinator / Academic Manager

• Workplace: Private schools, international schools, skill institutes

• Role: Support curriculum delivery, coordinate teachers, monitor lesson plans, ensure academic calendar execution

🔹 3. Admission Counselor / Front Office Executive

• Workplace: Schools, admission offices, student outreach teams

• Role: Manage student admission process, conduct parent orientation, maintain enrollment records

🔹 4. School Operations Executive

• Workplace: School chains (e.g., Ryan Group, Podar, Delhi Public School), school franchise operations

• Role: Handle vendor management, staff deployment, timetable logistics, infrastructure upkeep

🔹 5. HR & Staff Coordinator – School

• Workplace: School HR departments

• Role: Recruit staff, manage leave records, oversee teacher evaluations, staff development workshops

🔹 6. Compliance & Affiliation Assistant (CBSE/ICSE/IB)

• Workplace: Private schools and school management groups

• Role: Assist with board affiliation paperwork, school audits, documentation for inspections

🔹 7. School Finance & Fees Coordinator

• Workplace: School finance departments, ERP teams

• Role: Maintain fee records, manage billing, oversee petty cash, liaise with parents for payments

🔹 8. Transport & Facility Manager (School Operations)

• Workplace: Medium to large schools

• Role: Manage school bus schedules, driver rosters, maintenance of buildings and sanitation

🔹 9. Franchise Operations Executive (School Chains)

• Workplace: Edtech firms, preschool & school franchise brands like EuroKids, Kidzee, Vibgyor

• Role: Monitor operational standards at franchise units, train staff, audit compliance

🔹 10. Assistant School Principal (with experience & eligibility)

• Workplace: Established private schools

• Role: Support school leadership in academics, discipline, operations, HR, and strategy