Description
Eastern Washington University is seeking a Career Services and Applied Learning Management System to manage its career services operations and track applied learning experiences. The system must be a web-based, hosted solution with comprehensive support, adequate storage space, technical and design services, training, and regular upgrading. The system should provide user-friendly, intuitive workflows and integrate seamlessly with EWU's Banner and SSO systems. The scope of work includes providing a platform for students, staff, and employers to manage career services and applied learning experiences, including internship and job postings, event planning, and volunteer opportunities. Key features of the system include automated student access to professional development information, storage of student career portfolio information, and facilitation of direct student-employer interaction.
• The system must meet specific requirements, including being fully delivered as a SaaS solution, providing equal functionality and equivalent user experience across different devices, and having intuitive workflows and clear task progression.
• The system must also provide online workflow approvals for applied learning tracking, options for students to input their own volunteer experiences, and a mechanism for students to track their volunteer experiences.
• Additional consideration will be given to systems that provide a dedicated faculty user type, admin authority to oversee and troubleshoot staff/faculty accounts, and a faculty/employer connect feature.
• The system must comply with EWU's Information Technology Standards, including accessible technology requirements and data sharing agreement standards.