Empower Your University Career Services with Modern Job Board Technology
Kardow helps universities and colleges build powerful job boards that connect students and alumni with meaningful career opportunities. Easy setup, no IT required, and student-friendly pricing.
Why Universities Need Modern Job Board Solutions
Today's students and alumni expect modern, mobile-friendly job search experiences. Legacy career services platforms are often outdated, difficult to use, and don't integrate well with modern recruitment practices. Kardow bridges this gap with purpose-built features for educational institutions.
Student Expectations
Modern students expect mobile-first, intuitive job search experiences similar to consumer apps they use daily.
Employer Needs
Companies want streamlined recruiting processes with easy job posting and candidate management tools.
Revenue Opportunities
Modern job boards can generate significant revenue for career services through employer posting fees and premium services.
- Easy login with one-time code authentication
- Internship and entry-level job categories
- Custom branding for university identity
- Email notifications for new opportunities
- Employer payment processing for job posts
- Mobile-responsive design for student access
- API access for custom integrations
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- Custom domain support (jobs.university.edu)
- Unlimited job posts with no restrictions
Career Services Integration
Seamlessly integrate with existing career services
Kardow works alongside your existing career services infrastructure. Import student and alumni data, integrate with counseling systems, and provide career advisors with powerful tools to track student placement and engagement. No disruption to current processes.
Student-First Design
Mobile-optimized for the smartphone generation
Today's students search for jobs on their phones between classes. Kardow job boards are built mobile-first with intuitive navigation, fast loading times, and touch-friendly interfaces. Students can easily filter by internships, entry-level positions, and career interests.
Alumni Networking
Connect alumni with opportunities and each other
Transform your alumni database into an active networking platform. Alumni can access exclusive job opportunities, mentor current students, and connect with fellow graduates. Verification systems ensure only verified alumni access premium features.
Employer Relations
Attract employers with professional recruitment tools
Offer employers streamlined access to your student and alumni talent pool. Create recruitment packages for campus hiring, internship programs, and alumni recruitment. Built-in payment processing makes it easy to monetize employer services.
Implementing Your University Job Board
Phase 1: Planning and Setup (Week 1)
Start by defining your goals and stakeholder requirements. Will this be primarily for current students, alumni, or both? What integration points do you need with existing systems? Kardow's education specialists can help you plan the optimal setup for your institution.
Phase 2: Configuration and Branding (Week 2)
Set up your job board with university branding, configure user roles (students, alumni, employers, career counselors), and establish job categories relevant to your programs. Import existing student and alumni data through our secure integration tools.
Phase 3: Pilot Launch (Week 3-4)
Launch with a small group of students and employers to test functionality and gather feedback. Use this pilot period to refine processes and train career services staff on the new platform.
Phase 4: Full Launch and Promotion (Week 5+)
Roll out to your entire student and alumni community. Promote through existing communication channels, and begin outreach to employers for job postings and recruitment packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Kardow job board software
What's the best job board software for universities and colleges?
Kardow is the leading job board platform for universities, offering student-friendly pricing, alumni network features, career services integration, and easy setup that doesn't require IT involvement. Our platform is trusted by career centers and alumni associations worldwide.
How can universities monetize their career services with a job board?
Universities can generate revenue by charging employers for job postings, offering premium recruitment packages, and providing targeted access to students and alumni. Kardow's flexible pricing models support both free student access and paid employer services.
Can Kardow integrate with existing university systems?
Yes, Kardow offers API integration with student information systems, career services platforms, and alumni databases. Our flexible integration options work with popular university systems while maintaining data privacy and security standards.
How do I set up a job board for alumni networks?
Kardow makes it easy to create alumni job boards with member verification, networking features, and targeted job categories. Set up different access levels for recent graduates vs. experienced alumni, and enable peer-to-peer networking alongside job opportunities.
What features are essential for university job boards?
Essential features include student/alumni verification, internship vs. full-time job categories, career level filtering, company size preferences, and integration with career counseling services. Kardow includes all these features plus mobile optimization for student users.
How much does it cost to run a university job board with Kardow?
Kardow offers special pricing for educational institutions starting at $29/month. This includes unlimited student access, employer job posting capabilities, and all premium features. Many universities recover costs through employer posting fees within the first month.
University Job Board ROI Analysis
See how universities generate positive ROI with Kardow job boards
Revenue Opportunities
- 💰 Job Posting Fees: $100-$500 per job posting depending on duration and features
- 💰 Recruitment Packages: $1,000-$5,000 for comprehensive campus recruiting access
- 💰 Premium Alumni Access: $50-$200 annual fees for enhanced networking features
Cost Savings
- 💸 No IT Development: Save $50,000+ in custom development costs
- 💸 Reduced Staff Time: Automated processes save 10+ hours per week
- 💸 Legacy System Replacement: Eliminate expensive legacy platform costs