Phase Two of Information Technology

Our company, Siraj, relies heavily on information technology (IT) services to manage data. We want to develop a roadmap for getting our IT assets and capabilities where they need to be to ensure future competitiveness and success in our industry. We would like to collaborate with students to create a strategic information technology (IT) plan for Siraj based on a needs assessment. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing yourself with Siraj’s mission and vision statements. Completing a needs assessment for Siraj. Researching industry / competitor IT trends and capabilities relevant to Siraj. Recommending processes for training and implementation of an IT plan at Siraj. Drafting budget and costs for an organization of Siraj’s size. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Conducting a pilot program with the proposed IT plan at Siraj and making revisions.

Phase two of Business Operations, Sales, Marketing

Here is a four-point objective for Business Operations for Siraj: Streamline Processes : Enhance efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in current operations and implementing process improvements. Cost Reduction : Strategically reduce operational costs while maintaining the quality of services. Team Development : Foster a high-performing team through effective leadership and professional development opportunities. Customer Satisfaction : Improve customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of services and quick resolution of issues. Each point is designed to contribute to the overall success of the business operations.

Website Design

The only thing that is worse than ignorance, is the misunderstanding of knowledge. Our Institute is built on the core principal of the power of experiential learning. We hope to gain a renewed understanding of the features and design that our target market would expect in our website. We would like to collaborate with students to produce a design prototype informed by real customer input and feedback that we can bring to a developer for implementation. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting user interviews and research on our industry, our target market, and desired website features. Designing a wireframe prototype for our website and mapping out user interactions. Documenting the design process and any additional insights that emerge. Testing the prototype with customers and surveying for feedback. Refining design ideas with input from experts and customers. Prototyping multiple versions of a design that includes the desired website features.

Grant Writing (Educational Institution)

Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking an articulate, persuasive intern to join our grant writing project. This position is responsible for researching and writing of proposals online. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will revolve around the following: Researching grants: Student takes the time to determine which grants to apply for based on the demographic, scope, and qualifications of the application. Creating proposals: Student creatively explains a company's compelling causes and why they're important. The proposals should be accurate and informational but should stand out, motivate, and persuade the reader to award the grant to our institute. Communicating with clients and donors: prospective donors often have questions for the institute after the initial application. The student should answer any questions they have to continue advocating for the company.

Business Administration (Educational Institution)

Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking a self-motivated and well-organized business administration intern. This dynamic position is responsible for planning and execution of administrative tasks online, such as setting up virtual classrooms, answering emails and phone calls professionally, and providing support to instructors and students, and helping with other marketing and operational plans. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will be: Strategy - Develop a go-to-market strategy; identify new funding and grant opportunities, write proposals. Operations - Recommend process improvements or redesign processes; develop improvements to supply chain processes; introduce quality assurance into our internal processes. Marketing - Complete a marketing strategy review; design a new marketing strategy (product, place, price, and promotion)