PowerSchool ERP Overview

Notifications Terminology

The following is a brief explanation of some terminology related to notifications.

Term

Description

Notification

A pre-defined alert that is sent to a user in an e-mail and reviewed in the software wherever the Notification Viewer is available. Notifications also appear in the employee mobile app.

Notification Subscription Page

Users maintain personal settings for pre-defined notifications. A Notifications Administrator performs system setup.

Notifications Viewer

A page where a user can manage notifications they have received. Click the Bell icon to display the Notifications Viewer.

Notifications Category

Identifies the application and module from which a notification was sent. For example, if a notification has an HR category, it means it came from the Human Resources module.

Notification Digest

A scheduled email sent to a user containing links to all notifications received within the timeframe since the previous digest. A Notifications Administrator sets the digest schedule.

Notification Schedule

On the System Setup page, a Notifications Administrator assigns the scheduled time for notifications to run and for digests to be emailed to users.

Notification Trigger

An event that occurs within the database and causes a notification to be generated. The notification may be sent to a subscribed user immediately or bundled in a digest, depending on the user settings.