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Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Biology
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a research position as Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Biology. This position is contingent on receipt of funding from the National Science Foundation. The preferred start date is May 2025 but can be flexible. Applicants should have earned a PhD in plant biology, ecology, or related field.
We seek an outstanding researcher with expertise in plant anatomy or plant physiological ecology to work on an NSF-funded project broadly aimed at assessing anatomical and physiological traits in terrestrial and epiphytic resurrection ferns.
Key responsibilities include working with the principal investigator and undergraduate students in conducting fieldwork and benchwork, analyzing data, authoring manuscripts for publication, and teaching 1-2 lab sections per semester. The fellow will experience opportunities to supervise students in the lab, travel to professional conferences, and receive mentorship in career development (research, teaching, and grant writing). |
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Manager, Employee Recruitment (Talent Acquisition)
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Malibu Campus
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| The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent across faculty, administrative, and staff positions. The ideal candidate will drive the full-cycle recruitment process, foster strong partnerships with hiring managers, and enhance the university’s employer brand in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. |
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Reference Librarian
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Malibu Campus
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| The Reference Librarian will primarily perform professional work providing reference and research services to faculty and students. This position will also participate in teaching activities, the faculty liaison program, collection development efforts, and will assist the Director with invoicing and payments.
The Reference Librarian furthers the University’s mission by supporting its teaching, research and outreach missions by building collaborative relationships across the School of Law and throughout the University. |
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Recruiting Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Recruiting Coordinator acts as the primary liaison between students and employers. They manage and implement the Career Development Office's semi-annual on-campus interview programs and build relationships with employers. They maintain the online jobs posting database and publish the office's external communications. |
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Lilly Fellow in K-12, Community, and Church Outreach
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Malibu Campus
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| Working closely with the Museum Director and Museum Assistant, the Lilly Fellow will lead the development and implementation of educational partnerships with regional K-12 schools, community groups, and houses of worship as part of the Museum’s Lilly Endowment-funded initiative “Passages.” The Fellow will build on existing programs and relationships to create a more ambitious and sustainable approach to arts education at the Center for the Arts.
The ideal candidate will be versant in contemporary art and museum arts education, with a passion for making art accessible to diverse multigenerational audiences. The candidate must possess a familiarity with the major world religions and a high level of comfort and ease participating in and leading discussions about faith, religion, and spirituality. The ability to work well within a small team, in a fast-paced environment (sometimes under pressure), while remaining professional, flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, is crucial to this role. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability, and attention to detail are equally important. |
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Office Manager, Office of the Provost
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Malibu Campus
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| The Office Manager for the Office of the Provost will provide essential administrative support and ensure the smooth operation of the Provost's Office. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders within the university and beyond. |
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Benefits Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Human Resources Benefits Coordinator provides excellent and compassionate service to Pepperdine employees as they navigate the many amazing benefits of working at the University. This position provides administrative support for the University’s benefits program and serves to coordinate health and welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, workers’ compensation, and more. |
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Network Engineer II, Network Engineering
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Malibu Campus
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| The Network Engineer II supports and maintains a robust, multi-campus local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure to meet the communication, connectivity, and data needs of the Pepperdine University community. Is a valued member of the Network Engineering team, part of the Systems and Networking group. |
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Academic Advising Associate (First Generation Student Specialization)
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Malibu Campus
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| The Academic Advising Associate serves as key support to undergraduate students of Seaver College, providing guidance and resources to ensure academic success and personal development. The Academic Advisor will assist students with course planning, academic concerns, and graduation progress. This position will work closely with students, faculty, staff (particularly at the Student Success Center), and administration to deliver effective advising services that will help students achieve their academic goals. The Advisor will work with students across several academic programs, with a primary focus on servicing a burgeoning group of first generation students as they navigate their academic journey. |
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Academic Advising Associate (Athletics Specialization)
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Malibu Campus
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| The Academic Advising Associate serves as a key support to undergraduate students for Seaver College, providing guidance and resources to ensure academic success and personal development. The Academic Advisor will assist students with course planning, academic concerns, and graduation progress. This position will work closely with students, faculty, staff, and administration to deliver effective advising services that help students achieve their scholastic goals. The advisor will work with students across several academic programs, while also assisting the Athletics Specialist in the Office of the Registrar with procedures related to Seaver student athletes. |
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PsyD Program Administrative Assistant
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West LA Campus
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| Under the supervision of the PsyD Senior Program Administrator, the PsyD Administrative Assistant provides support on a broad range of tasks to the PsyD Program Director, faculty, staff and administration in order to accomplish the functions, goals and objectives of the Psychology Doctoral Program in the Psychology and Education Division. Tasks and responsibilities are determined by division priorities. The primary focus of the position is to support administrative activities to ensure that the functions, goals and objectives of the office are accomplished and PsyD Division faculty and students are supported. The PsyD Program Administrative Assistant works closely with the PsyD Senior Program Administrator, PsyD Program Director, the Associate Dean of Psychology, and the Psy.D. Executive Committee to support the effective administration of the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Program. The primary focus of the position is to assist in implementing the policies and procedures that govern the daily operation of program. Particular emphasis is placed on data and information management in student matriculation, clinical training and career progression. |
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Director, Information Security
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Hybrid
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| The Director of Information Security oversees the promotion of digital security across the University. This includes enabling our community to take proactive security measures, monitoring and assessing the environment, and managing security efforts in both academic and administrative areas. The role involves drafting, consulting on, and recommending information security policies in collaboration with key executives, management, and policy committees. We also partner with University stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks through effective programs and procedures. The office leads the adoption of tools, procedures, and standards to proactively protect the institution's network, systems, services, and data. |
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Assistant Director of Employer Partnerships
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Partnerships to build relationships with legal employers and to help create opportunities for our JD students. The Assistant Director will support the Career Development Office by increasing the number of active employers and by facilitating major networking events for students. This position is anticipated to spend three to five days per month in the field meeting with potential employers, one day per week working remotely, and the remaining days in our Malibu office. |
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Athletics Facilities and Events Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Athletic Facilities and Events Coordinator receives direction for all job duties and responsibilities from the Director of Facility and Events and works with all athletic facilities and events teams. This position has the primary responsibility of maintaining high-quality, safe equipment, and facilities for its users. |
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Graphic Designer
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Calabasas Campus
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| The Graphic Designer plays a vital role in leading the creative communications process for Pepperdine University and its five schools. As part of University Marketing and Communications at Pepperdine, this position is responsible for many of the University's high profile communications pieces and serves a key communication liaison for the team. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Creative, the Graphic Designer will assist the assistant director and other IMC staff in designing major communications pieces that reach Pepperdine’s largest, external audiences. The Graphic Designer has the tools to create, integrate, analyze, synthesize and visualize vast amounts of information. Collaborates with production artists, photographers, illustrators, prepress technicians, printers, developers, and anyone else who is involved in the development of a project. |
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Writer
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| The writer increases awareness, understanding, and support of Pepperdine’s vision, mission, and accomplishments among its many constituencies. The role identifies, researches, and writes compelling content that promotes Seaver College for internal and external audiences, disseminating it across multiple platforms including print, digital, and social media. |
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Librarian for Electronic Resources
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Malibu Campus
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| The Librarian for Electronic Resources manages the acquisition, access, and renewal of electronic resources, ensuring seamless and reliable access for all users. This role involves analyzing usage data to inform collection development, negotiating license agreements, and maintaining accurate metadata to ensure that Pepperdine Libraries’ resources meet the ever-changing needs of the university’s academic community. Pepperdine Libraries’ collections currently include more than 370,000 print volumes, 500,000 ebooks, 65,000 electronic serials, and 130 databases. This position, which enjoys faculty status, supports the University's mission of promoting academic excellence and Christian values. |
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Pool Manager
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Malibu Campus
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| The University Pool Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the university’s swimming pool and related aquatic facilities. This role involves ensuring a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment for all users, including student athletes, students, staff, and community members. The Pool Manager will supervise pool staff, coordinate maintenance schedules, manage pool safety protocols, and ensure compliance with university policies and local regulations. The Pool Manager will be responsible for athletics event coordination and management. The role will collaborate with Campus Special Programs and outside requests for pool use.
The position will act independently and make critical judgments in an emergency condition at the pool facility. The role demands quick thinking, the ability to prioritize, the capacity to make critical decisions under pressure, and an awareness of the risks involved. The pool manager must be prepared to act decisively, often without the luxury of second-guessing, while balancing the needs of the victims, their safety, and the larger emergency response goals. |
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Sport Psychologist, Coordinator of Athletics Counseling Services
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Malibu Campus
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| The Counseling Center at Pepperdine University promotes mental health on the Pepperdine campus through direct intervention, outreach/prevention programming, consultation, and training. The Pepperdine University Department of Athletics is committed to Christian values, to the academic well-being of student athletes, and to competing for championships. The sport psychologist will provide services for Counseling Center clients and coordinate services for our student-athletes, including counseling, outreach, and consultation. As part of their responsibilities, they will provide clinical supervision for a fellow in the Counseling Center's Post-Doctoral fellowship program. As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model to students. We seek to hire, retain, and mentor talented employees who share a love for Pepperdine, its students, and its mission. With psychological wellness in place, students are able to fulfill the University's mission. We are strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. |
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Lead Student Financial Aid Systems Analyst (Higher Education)
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Remote
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| Lead Student Financial Aid Systems Analyst (Higher Education) provides critical thinking, analytical and technical expertise to the Office of Financial Assistance to ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, institutional and Title IV financial aid programs. This position works as part of the IT team that is responsible for analyzing, testing, and coordinating financial aid and enrollment management data to assist staff in managing, planning and developing efficient processes to better serve our students and to support the University’s goals, mission, and objectives. |