Add & Manage Job Categories

This article will show you how to add, modify, and remove a job category to the Jobs module.

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

1. Sign in to your site
2. Navigate to the Jobs module:
   
   • Click the Modules menu
   • Select the Content tab
   • Click Jobs
3. Click the Add Category button:
   
4. 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   • End Date: The default is blank and indicates the category will remain published until unpublished manually; enter an end date if you want the item to expire and auto-unpublish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     • Author: Submit new items and modify/delete unpublished items
     • Publisher: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify published items, and accept/reject submitted items
     • Owner: Publish new items, modify/delete unpublished items, modify/delete published items, accept/reject submitted items, create/modify categories and assign category permissions
5. 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• Save Changes: Will save the work as an unpublished draft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

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Modify a Category

1. Sign in to your site
2. Navigate to the Jobs module:
   
   • Click the Modules menu
   • Select the Content tab
   • Click Jobs
3. Select the Category you wish to modify:
   
4. Click the Actions button:
   
5. Select Modify:
   
6. 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
7. Click the Save Changes button:
   

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Delete a Category

1. Sign in to your site
2. Navigate to the Jobs module:
   
   • Click the Modules menu
   • Select the Content tab
   • Click Jobs
3. Click the checkbox next to the category you want to delete:
   
   • All Categories: Click the top checkbox to select all categories.
     
4. 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.
5. Click the Bulk Actions button:
   
6. Select Delete:
   
7. Select the OK button on the pop-up asking, "Are you sure you want to delete the category?":
   

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