Site management tasks are complex and varied. It is recommended that one person be responsible for the holistic approach to the management and maintenance of a website.
For Waterloo Content Management System (WCMS) sites, the Guidelines for use of the WCMS state: A designated faculty member or regular staff person; (authorized by the department) must be assigned as Website lead and Site owner.
Main responsibilities
- Requesting WCMS websites, changes (site redo, name change), and deletions.
- Planning and managing creation and maintenance of the website.
- Managing access to the website and assigning areas of responsibility. This includes determining additional Site owner(s).
- Ensuring users have taken the appropriate training.
- Ensuring quality and compliance: usability and accessibility; copyright and other legal compliance; consistent with University policy and guidelines; best practice.
- Coordinating and delegating web tasks.
- Advising the WCMS team when there is a change in Website lead through the WCMS Help portal.
Skills required
The following skills are required for users performing site management tasks:
- Sound knowledge of web guidelines and policies.
- Strong understanding and commitment to meeting obligations for website accessibility.
- Sound knowledge of proper writing for the web.
- Website leads must complete the required WCMS training.
Need Help?
Submit a ticket to the WCMS Help portal!