Opportunity Content Type

The Opportunities Content Type can be used to showcase opportunities like grants, fellowships, jobs, internships, and even courses. The following guide covers how to create an individual opportunity and covers everything you need to know about creating opportunity content.

Links to information about how to display Opportunities in the Lists Paragraph, Teaser Paragraph, and Filtered Lists Paragraph can be found in Related Topics.

Available fields

The following fields are available on the Opportunity Content Type.

• Application Deadline.  Used to indicate the deadline for applying for an opportunity. It includes both a date and a time. Appears in the sidebar on the opportunity page display.
• Body. Used to provide a text description of the Opportunity. Appears in the main content area on the opportunity page display.
• Call to Action. Used to provide a link to application forms, registration forms, or any other action a site visitor might need to take for this opportunity. Appears in the sidebar on the opportunity page display.
• Card Footer. Used to provide needed information on a filtered card display. Only appears on the card display for Lists, Filtered Lists, and Teasers.
• Contact Information. Used to provide contact information related to the Opportunity. It includes the following fields:
  • Contact Email
  • Contact Link
  • Contact Name
  • Contact Phone
• Academic Info. Fields for use if this opportunity provides credit through a course. Appears in the sidebar on the opportunity page display. It includes the following fields:
  • Course Code
  • Units
• Eligibility. Used to provide information on who is eligible for this Opportunity. Appears in the main content area on the opportunity page display.
• External Source. A URL field for an internal or external link. If this field is filled in, users will be taken straight to this URL rather than a a page display.
• Featured Image. A featured image for the opportunity. This displays as a banner on page display and as a teaser image in the default list and card displays for Lists, Filtered Lists, and Teasers.
• Icon. An icon to help represent the Opportunity. This appears next to the title on the page display and in the bottom right corner of the card display for Lists, Filtered Lists, and Teasers.
• Opportunity Tags/Filters. This field allows you to select any categories you have added to the Opportunity Filters taxonomy, along with labels for each category. Appears in the sidebar on the opportunity page display and is used to create filters for Filtered Lists Paragraph.
• Opportunity Type. This field allows you to create a simple list of categories for your Opportunities. Appears in the sidebar on the opportunity page display. It can be used as a filter on the Lists Paragraph.  It is NOT used for Filtered Lists Paragraph.
• Paragraphs. This is a flexible field that allows you to enter layouts and paragraphs within those layouts. Appears in the main content area on the opportunity page display.
• Prerequisites. This field can be used to list any prerequisites for participating in the opportunity. Appears in the main content area on the opportunity page display.
• Summary. A short bit of text describing the opportunity. Displays on the default list and card displays for Lists, Filtered Lists, and Teasers.

Add an Opportunity

1. In the administrative toolbar hover over All Content > Add Content  and click on Opportunity.
2. Fill out required title.
3. Add additional editorial content. This will be used in lists and teasers.
4. The Components section allows you to add flexible content to the page, as needed. This can include things link videos, photo galleries, and more.
5. At the bottom of the page, check the box next to “Published” to publish the Opportunity, or uncheck to create an unpublished item.
6. Click Save.

Edit an Opportunity

1. Click on All Content in the administrative toolbar.
2. Click on the arrow under Content type and select Opportunity.
3. Click Filter to show a list of all Opportunities.
4. Find the Opportunity you are trying to edit, and click on the Edit button that appears on the same line as that item.
5. Edit the Opportunity as desired.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click Save.

Link an Opportunity to an External Source

If you don't need a page to display your Opportunity and you just want to create a link from your Lists, Filtered Lists, or Teasers to a page on an external site, you can use the External Source field.

Delete an Opportunity

1. Click on All Content in the administrative toolbar.
2. Find the Opportunity you are trying to edit, and click on the Edit button that appears on the same line as that item.
3. Click Delete.
4. A second delete confirmation will appear. To confirm deletion, click Delete. 

Alternatively, you can select the trash can icon on the individual Opportunity page.=