Website Systems Developer & Manager; Part-time, U

Overview

Website Systems Developer & Manager (Part-time, 7300U) 83944

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

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Departmental Overview

One of the nation's leading university museums, the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is a forum for cultural experiences that transform individuals and advance the local, national, and global discourse on art and film. As the premier visual arts venue at America's top public research university, BAMPFA is uniquely dedicated to art and film in equal measure, presenting more than 300 hundred film screenings, dozens of public programs, and more than fifteen exhibitions annually.

BAMPFA takes a contemporary and critical perspective on its wide-ranging collections.

Position Summary

This is a part-time (60%) position. This position is on-call to address any urgent website or database issues.

The Website Systems Developer & Manager is responsible for maintenance of BAMPFA's current Drupal 7 website which will be decommissioned in early 2027. Over the next year, this position serves as the in-house technical lead for our website redevelopment project and Postgre

SQL database build. Working closely with a Technical Project Manager and external development agency, the Website Systems Developer & Manager will ensure functionality, performance, accessibility, and data integration with key institutional systems throughout the development of both new platforms.

After deployment of our new website (early 2027), the Website Systems Developer & Manager will be responsible for ongoing technical management of the bampfa.org website and Postgre

SQL database. This position will serve as the sole staff member charged with managing all aspects of website maintenance, security and software updates, and system integrations with platforms including Tessitura (TNEW), Collection Space, and Resource Space. This position will consult on ongoing data migration projects from various legacy systems, including File Maker. Additional responsibilities include future web application development, troubleshooting, and working as part of a team to find solutions to technical challenges.

The position also acts as a technical liaison between BAMPFA departments, campus IT, and external vendors, ensuring continuity and compliance across hosting environments, CI/CD pipelines, and database integrations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is February 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

Website Development (Now-early 2027):

• Serve as BAMPFA's in-house technical lead for the website redevelopment project, collaborating with the Technical Project Manager, external web development agency, Data Architect, UX consultant and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition from Drupal 7 to Word Press.
• Work with vendor to develop and implement custom Word Press themes, templates, and plugins to meet functional and design requirements.
• Support the Postgre
  
  SQL-based CMS structure and data relationships, working with developers and data architect to ensure efficiency and stability.
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance during development phases to identify and resolve bugs or performance issues.

Drupal 7 Website Management (Now-early 2027):

• Maintain and support the existing Drupal 7 website throughout its decommissioning phase, including applying security patches, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring stable operation until launch of the new site.
• Monitor website performance, uptime, and security, addressing vulnerabilities or downtime promptly.
• Ensure appropriate disaster recovery and version control procedures are in place for public site.
• Troubleshoot and…