KU-Connect Vision and Scope

Author: Phantawat Lueangsiriwattana, Sunthorn Kompita, Kristawan Jaroenrad, Nichapat Sirinantanakul Revised: 15 Aug 2025

Background

SKE and CPE students currently struggle with scattered job postings across multiple platforms, lack of verification systems, and generic job boards that don't focus on technical roles. Similarly, KU-affiliated employers have difficulty identifying qualified graduates from our programs.

KU Connect solves this by creating a specialized platform that connects verified students with verified employers within our university community.

Stakeholders and Their Interests

Stakeholder	Interests
Students	Need easy access to relevant technical opportunities and a trusted platform to showcase skills, transcripts, and portfolios to employers.
Employers	Want access to qualified SKE/CPE graduates and verification that candidates are legitimate KU students.
Administration	Need tools to verify users, approve content, and maintain platform security while preventing spam and abuse.
Faculty & Professors	Want visibility into industry trends and employer skill requirements to align curriculum and track program effectiveness.

Vision

Build a dedicated job platform exclusively for KU's SKE and CPE students that connects them directly with verified employers, helping students launch successful careers while strengthening KU's reputation as a source of skilled technical graduates.

We envision KU-Connect becoming the platform where:

• SKE/CPE students can effectively showcase their skills and portfolios to relevant employers
• KU-affiliated companies can easily discover and recruit qualified graduates
• The university can track and demonstrate the career success of its technical programs
• Faculty can access industry insights to keep curriculum aligned with market demands

Alternatives Solution

Before deciding on KU Connect, we considered these alternatives:

Use Existing Platforms (JobsDB, LinkedIn)

• Pros: No development needed, established user base
• Cons: No verification system, generic focus, students compete with everyone

University Career Services Only

• Pros: Already exists, trusted by university
• Cons: Limited reach, not specialized for technical roles, manual processes

Department-Level Job Boards

• Pros: Faculty-managed, curriculum-aligned
• Cons: Fragmented, limited employer reach, basic functionality

Facebook Groups for Job Posting

• Pros: Easy to set up, students already use Facebook
• Cons: No verification system, posts get buried, unprofessional presentation

Main Features

Student Features:

• Secure Authentication: KU account integration and multi-layer verification
• Comprehensive Profile Management: Transcript uploads, skills showcase, portfolio integration
• Job Browsing: Browse and filter job listings by field, salary, work type, location, and more
• Saved Opportunities: Save job postings you’re interested in and access them anytime from your personal bookmark.

Employer Features:

• Job Posting Management: Detailed requirement specifications and posting management
• Company Profile: Shows basic employer details with a single contact point.
• Notification System: Employers get instant alerts when a student applies, helping them respond faster

Administrative Features:

• User Registration Approval: Approve or reject registration requests from students and employers
• Job Posting Approval: Review and approve job listings before they go live
• Platform Monitoring: Activity tracking and spam prevention

Professor Features:

• Professor Dashboard: View registered students and job insights to align education with industry trends

Optional Features For Staged Release

Future Enhancements (Post-Launch):

• Advanced analytics and reporting beyond basic metrics
• Integration with external job boards
• Expansion to other KU departments
• Enhanced messaging system between users

Features Not to Be Implement

Platform Limitations:

• Academic Program Scope: Platform services are exclusively limited to CPE and SKE students; other academic programs are not included in the initial deployment
• Platform Access: Mobile native applications (iOS/Android) are not included in this development phase
• Geographic Scope: Services are restricted to Kasetsart University community and do not extend to other educational institutions

Business Features:

• Monetization System: Revenue generation features, payment processing, and subscription models are excluded from the current development scope
• Advanced Analytics: Comprehensive business intelligence and advanced reporting features beyond basic administrative metrics are not included
• Third-Party Integrations: Integration with external job boards, social media platforms, or other career services is not part of the initial scope