Project Management for Higher Education Teams
Workzone helps higher education teams manage campaigns, content, and campus collaboration—without the chaos.
Trusted by Top Higher Education Teams
Purpose-Built for Higher Education Teams
When you're managing cross-campus campaigns, departmental requests, and college-wide initiatives, spreadsheets can’t keep up. Workzone’s project management software for higher education brings the structure and visibility you need—without piling on more work.
Get a centralized view of all projects across departments and campuses. Drill into timelines, task dependencies, and bottlenecks so you can keep everything moving forward.
Markup brochures, digital ads, and enrollment materials right in Workzone. Centralize feedback and track approvals in one place.
200+ Higher Education Templates Built for How You Actually Work
Get started fast—no guesswork needed. Workzone is the only platform with 200+ expert-built templates tailored to Higher Ed roles and departments, from Admissions to Advancement to IT.
Trained on 23 years of Higher Ed experience and real user workflows, these templates help teams plan faster, execute consistently, and reduce setup time. Need something custom? Request new templates by department—built for how your campus works.
Streamline Workflows for Every
Campus Department
Power Your Campus Marketing
Workzone helps higher-ed marketing teams streamline campaigns, ensure brand consistency, and engage prospects and alumni—boosting enrollment and fundraising through data-driven collaboration.
50+ Marketing Templates
- Undergraduate Recruitment Campaign
- University Rebranding Initiative
- Class Reunion Event Planning
- Faculty & Staff Newsletter
- Commencement Ceremony Planning
Automate Admissions, Maximize Enrollment
Workzone automates event planning, application tracking, and targeted communications—helping Admissions & Enrollment teams boost efficiency and yield.
25+ Admissions & Enrollments Templates
- Open House Planning
- Transfer Student Recruitment
- Admissions Cycle Management
- Waitlist Management Strategy
- Virtual Campus Tour Development
Streamline Course Design, Scheduling & Accreditation
Workzone centralizes and automates Academic Affairs tasks—from curriculum design and course scheduling to faculty onboarding and accreditation reporting—for faster, compliant program delivery.
20+ Academic Affairs Templates
- Curriculum Development & Revision
- Course Scheduling & Timetable
- Faculty Recruitment & Onboarding
- Student Outcomes Assessment
- Academic Policy Review
Streamline Student Affairs, Elevate Campus Experience
Workzone centralizes Student Affairs program planning, automates event and engagement workflows, and tracks participation—helping teams enhance student life, wellness, and community impact.
25+ Student Affairs Templates
- Student Orientation Program
- Campus Event Planning
- Student Crisis Response
- Peer Mentoring Program
- Student Satisfaction Survey
Centralize Alumni Programs for Maximum Impact
Workzone streamlines event planning, communications, volunteer programs, and alumni data management—boosting engagement, giving, and lifelong community connections.
25+ Alumni Templates
- Alumni Engagement Strategy & Plan Development
- Alumni Events Planning & Execution
- Alumni Volunteer Program Development
- Alumni Class Reunion Program
- Alumni Communications Calendar
Automate Fundraising, Amplify Impact
Workzone automates campaign planning, donor pipeline management, stewardship workflows, and impact reporting—helping Advancement teams boost fundraising effectiveness and deepen donor engagement.
20+ Advancement Templates
- Annual Giving Program
- Alumni Engagement Strategy
- Fundraising Event Planning
- Donor Pipeline Management
- Giving Day Campaign
Unified IT Workflows for Faster Support & Compliance
Workzone centralizes and automates IT & Systems workflows—managing service tickets, user access, patching, asset and license tracking, and integrations—to improve efficiency, security, and compliance.
20+ IT & Systems Templates
- Classroom & AV Tech Support
- IT Service Desk Optimization
- Cybersecurity Incident Response
- LMS Upgrade or Migration
- Disaster Recovery Planning
On-Time, On-Budget: PMO Automation for Higher Ed
Workzone centralizes PMO workflows—automating project intake, resource planning, milestone tracking, and risk reporting—so higher-ed PMOs deliver initiatives like program launches, system implementations, and campus projects on time and on budget.
20+ PMO Templates
- Project Intake & Prioritization Process
- Institutional Strategic Plan Implementation
- New Program/Service Launch
- Enterprise System Implementation
- Capital Project Coordination
Impact of Workzone Project Management Software for Higher Education Teams
Faster Campaign
Turnarounds
Move projects from intake to launch faster with standardized processes and clearer visibility.
Stronger Cross-Campus Alignment
Keep marketing, admissions, and departmental stakeholders aligned—even across locations.
Proofing and Approvals, Centralized
No more scattered comments or buried email threads. Review, approve, and track creative assets in one place.
Real Time Visibility
for Leadership
Help stakeholders understand project status, timelines, and team output—without constant check-ins.
Early Detection of
Bottlenecks
Spot delays and reallocate resources before projects fall behind.
Better Workload Management
Balance workloads across your team to reduce burnout and keep momentum high.
Real ROI for a 55-Person Higher Ed Team
50
Total of
team members
05
Total of
managers
$70k
Average salary of team member
$100k
Average salary of manager
Time & Cost Savings from Eliminating Manual Efforts
| Time Savings by Team Members per year (hours) | 3,833 | |
| Time Savings by Managers per year (hours) | 863 | |
| Total Time Savings per year at an organizational level (hours) | 4,696 | |
| Cost Savings by Team Members per year | $145,833 | |
| Cost Savings by Managers per year | $46,875 | |
| Total Cost Savings per year at an organizational level | $192,708 | |
Other Cost Savings
| Cost Savings from eliminating redundant tools | $5,500 | |
| Cost Savings from preventing overstaffing | $200,000 | |
| Total Cost Savings per year at an organization Level | $205,500 | |
Impact ROI
| Total Time Savings per year at an organizational level (hours) | 4,696 | |
| Total Cost Savings per year at an organization level | $398,208 | |
| Total Dollar Impact | $398,208 | |
| Workzone Investment | $26,400 | |
| Return On Investment (ROI) | 14.1 | |
Real Humans to Drive Adoption
Access unlimited training at no cost, get on a Zoom call with our support team in under 10 mins, get 1-1 PM coaching, go-live in 3 weeks—humans, not robots.
23+ Years of Helping Higher Education Teams Run Efficiently
Software Without Adoption is Simply Sunk Cost
Even the best project management software for higher education won’t work if your team doesn’t use it. Workzone helps you succeed with unlimited human support, tailored training, and onboarding guidance.
- Personalized onboarding support
- Step-by-step training based on your workflows
- Live coaching with experienced project management pros
- Ongoing help from real people who understand your work
Ready To See Workzone In Action?
Simple, yet powerful Higher Education project management software—with real humans ready to help you succeed.