Dean of adult education NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for dean of adult education.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for dean of adult education is 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training), a TEER 0 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
40020
TEER 0 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 40020 covers
Administrators in post-secondary education and vocational training include faculty administrators and registrars of colleges or universities and administrators of vocational training schools. Faculty administrators manage the academic and related activities of faculties of colleges or universities. Registrars manage registration activities and academic records systems of colleges or universities. Administrators of vocational training schools manage the operations of vocational schools specializing in trades, technology, business or other vocational subjects.
| Unit group | 40020 — Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 0 — management occupations |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Faculty administrators
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate academic and related activities of a college or university faculty
- Recommend and approve faculty appointments
- Recommend curriculum revisions and additions and approve scheduling of courses
- Direct, through subordinate staff, activities such as research and curriculum development
- Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
To use NOC 40020 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 40020 →
Other job titles under NOC 40020
- Aviation school manager
- Business school manager
- Community college dean
- Community college registrar
- Faculty of science dean
- School of nursing dean
- Dean - university or college
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 40020, one of these may fit better:
- Board of education administrator — NOC 40021 (School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education, TEER 0)
- Early childhood education worker — NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants, TEER 2)
- Education consultant — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Education curriculum development director — NOC 40012 (Government managers - education policy development and program administration, TEER 0)
- Education director — NOC 40012 (Government managers - education policy development and program administration, TEER 0)
- Education outreach program coordinator — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Education policy officer — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
- Education policy supervisor — NOC 41405 (Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers, TEER 1)
Calculate your CRS score → · All job titles A–Z · High-wage list
Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for dean of adult education?+
In NOC 2021, "dean of adult education" is an example title in unit group 40020 — Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training. It is a TEER 0 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is dean of adult education eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 40020 is TEER 0, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does dean of adult education get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 40020 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a dean of adult education get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 40020 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says dean of adult education but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 40020. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.