Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

1. Introduction

The Portal Unit is responsible for managing the university’s online portals, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and user-friendly. This SOP outlines the procedures for operations, reporting, escalation, job descriptions, line of command, and responsibilities within the unit.


2. Organizational Structure

  1. Head, Portal Unit – Overall head, responsible for strategic direction and operations.
  2. Web Developers – Responsible for the development and maintenance of portal systems.
  3. Systems Administrator – Manages server infrastructure and ensures system stability.
  4. IT Support Specialists – Provide technical support and user assistance.
  5. Content Manager – Oversees portal content management.
  6. Data Analyst – Analyzes usage data and provides insights.
  7. Security Analyst – Ensures the security and compliance of portal systems.

3. Reporting Structure

  • Daily Reports – Team members report daily progress and issues to the Portal Unit Head.
  • Weekly Reports – The Portal Unit Head prepares a summary of activities and issues for the Director of COMSIT.
  • Monthly Reports – A comprehensive report including KPIs, major projects, incidents, and resolutions, is submitted to COMSIT.

4. Escalation Procedure

  • Level 1 – Issues are initially handled by IT Support Specialists. If unresolved within 4 hours, they escalate to the relevant specialist (Web Developer, Systems Administrator, etc.).
  • Level 2 – If an issue persists for more than 24 hours or involves significant disruption, it is escalated to the Head of Portal Unit.
  • Level 3 – For critical incidents that impact university-wide operations or data security, the Portal Unit Head escalates the issue to the Director of COMSIT.