This article will show you how to add, modify, and remove a job category from the Jobs module.
Who can use this feature?
System Administrator | Owner | Publisher
Important Note:
A category must be published and have at least one published job on it before it will show on the live side of the website.
Add a Category
Click the Modules menu, then Content, then click Jobs module
Click the Add Category button
Fill in the category's information
Category Title: Name the job category
Description: A brief description of the Job Category in the Notify Me® module if you choose to allow subscribers to this Job Category. The forward public side of the website will show this description.
Template: Controls the design that will appear for items associated with this category. If one is not selected, the default site design will be used.
Email List: Check the box to be able to send updates to this list
Allow Subscribers: Check to allow users to subscribe to job postings in the Notify Me® module
Note: You must have the Notify Me® module for this function.
Allow SMS: Check to allow users to subscribe to SMS (short message service/text message) notifications
Show Archives: Makes the archived visible to the public
Start Date: The default is blank and indicates the category will be available immediately upon publication; enter a start display date to auto-publish at a later date
End Date: The default is blank and indicates the category will remain published until unpublished manually; enter an end date if you want the item to expire and auto-unpublish
Permissions: Setting permissions at the category level is suggested
View: May view the live side only
Author: Submit new items and modify/delete unpublished items
Publisher: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify published items, and accept/reject submitted items
Owner: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify/delete published items, accept/reject submitted items, create/modify categories, and assign category permissions
Select a saving option
Save Changes: Will save the work as an unpublished draft
Save and Publish: Will save the work and publish it for viewing
Cancel: Will delete what you’ve done
Modify a Category
Click the Modules menu, then Content, then click Jobs module
Select the Category you wish to modify
Click the Actions button
Select Modify
Make your changes
Category Title: Title you would like displayed for the category
Description: A description of what will be in the category
Template: Allows you to choose a template for items in the category
Email List: Select the box to be able to send updates to this list
Allow Subscribers: Check to allow users to subscribe to job postings in the Notify Me® module
Note: You must have the Notify Me® module for this function.
Allow SMS: Check to allow users to subscribe to SMS (short message service/text message) notifications
Show Archives: Display archives as visible to the public
Start Date: The default is blank and indicates the category will be available immediately upon publication; enter a start display date to auto-publish at a later date
End Date: The default is blank and indicates the category will remain published until unpublished manually; enter an end date if you want the item to expire and auto-unpublish
Permissions: Setting permissions at the category level is suggested
View: May view the live side only
Author: Submit new items and modify unpublished items
Publisher: Publish new items, modify unpublished items, modify published items, and accept/reject submitted items
Owner: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify/delete published items, accept/reject submitted items, create/modify categories, and assign category permissions
Click the Save Changes button
Delete a Category
Click the Modules menu, then Content, then click Jobs module
Click the checkbox next to the category you want to delete
All Categories: Click the top checkbox to select all categories.
Ensure all items in the category are unpublished, as well as the category itself
Note: All items must be unpublished and deleted before the category can be deleted.
Click the Bulk Actions button
Select Delete
Select the OK button on the pop-up asking, "Are you sure you want to delete the category?"
