University Recruiting SharePoint Online Sites

Microsoft’s University Recruiting team engaged MediaPlant to migrate their portfolio of sites from classic SharePoint to SharePoint Online. As part of this modernization they wanted to design and implement a consistent look and feel to make the sites more user-friendly. We employed creative workarounds to utilize out of the box web parts—maximizing content discoverability—and then added custom design elements to address specific site user needs while also maintaining a UR branded appearance. This process involved designing page layouts and building out pages, migrating content, designing graphical elements, as well as collaborating with stakeholders to update and reorganize older content on each of the sites. We also developed a complex set of application forms using PowerApps, with integrated Power BI dashboards that enable admins to efficiently manage the volunteer recruiter program and pipeline. And we architected and developed a custom PowerApps tool to enable site users to search for their recruiting contact by pivoting on location, school, and discipline.