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Academic Advisor, College of Health Science
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Calabasas Campus
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| The Academic Advisor for the College of Health Sciences (CHS) plays a vital role in supporting student success by providing holistic advising services beginning at the time of initial engagement, continuing through application, matriculation, and enrollment, and persisting through program completion and graduation. This position guides students through their academic journeys by helping them explore educational pathways and access key college resources, including prerequisite completion, program requirements, enrollment policies, financial assistance counseling, and transfer guidance. Utilizing professional advising and guidance skills, the Academic Specialist assesses the individual needs of students and offers tailored support to promote academic planning, progress, and timely degree completion.
With its initial academic programs scheduled to begin in August 2025, the College of Health Science is early in its development. As needs arise, the Academic Specialist must be adaptable and adept at responding to unexpected requests and responsibilities should they arise. Additionally, it is reasonable to expect that as the college grows and develops, the Academic Specialist’s duties will evolve within the area of student services to meet program and college performance metrics and objectives and provide support for the college’s students, schools, and programs. |
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Rise Program Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The Resilience-Informed Skills Education Program (RISE) Specialist will coordinate and deliver resilience education and programs to students. The program specialist will equip, empower and educate students with wellness skills and resources to promote life-long resilience. This position will partner and collaborate with other departments, as needed to promote student health and wellness. |
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Assistant Director for Accommodation Processes
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Malibu Campus
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| This position supports the University's commitment to high standards of academic excellence by working to provide accommodations for students with disabilities, while maintaining the integrity and standards of academic programs. The work of the Assistant Director contributes to the University's efforts to build a community devoted to treating every person with respect and compassion with notable inclusion for disabled students. This position furthers the work of the Executive Director in providing disability framework, administration, and direction for the Office of Student Accessibility. This role is specifically responsible for directing the accommodation processes. |
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Night Auditor, Villa Graziadio Executive Center
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Malibu Campus
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| The Night Auditor plays a key role in creating a welcoming and exceptional experience for all guests visiting and staying at the Villa Graziadio Executive Center.
Bringing excellence to all aspects of work, and serving as a front-line representative of the Villa Graziadio Executive Center, the Night Audit/Front Desk position is responsible for overseeing guest check-ins, check-outs, handling inquiries, reconciling financials at the end of day, processing payments, while delivering excellent customer service and hospitality, reflective of Pepperdine University. This role helps ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for all guests, while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires experience in customer service, with an understanding of event operations and a proactive approach to hospitality. |
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Collections and Metadata Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| In alignment with the university’s mission and the university’s and libraries’ strategic plans, the Collections & Metadata Specialist is responsible for maintaining the physical and descriptive integrity of the library's general collections.
This position ensures that the library’s general collections are properly arranged, stored, and preserved so they remain accessible to patrons. This includes tasks such as processing new acquisitions, overseeing shelving, supervising staff, and maintaining accurate bibliographic records to enhance discoverability and support the library’s collections. |
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Managing Director of the Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service
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Malibu Campus
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| The Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service (Starr Institute) at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law seeks a dynamic leader and creative thinker to serve as the Starr Institute’s Managing Director. The Managing Director will be responsible for advancing the Starr Institute’s commitment to provide law students with a transformative educational experience, to support the Christian mission of the University, and to cultivate a community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to the pursuit of justice, upholding the rule of law, and serving the nation and the world with integrity and compassion through the lens of faith.
The Starr Institute’s Managing Director will be responsible for managing and leading the educational programming, operations, administration, and fundraising efforts of the Institute. This position reports to the Dean.
The Managing Director will be an integral part of the law school community. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, energetic leader with a strong commitment to excellence in education, scholarship, and law practice. The candidate will have a strong interest in elevating scholarly discussion on faith and the law and initiating real-world opportunities to advocate for religious expression and the rights of religious believers from a broad spectrum of faith traditions in public life. |
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Assistant Director, Digital Marketing
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| The Assistant Director of Marketing reports to the Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing and Digital Strategy as part of the Performance Marketing, Data, and Analytics team. This role supports enrollment marketing across digital and non-digital channels as needed, leading digital marketing initiatives to align with the university's mission and institutional goals.
The Assistant Director develops and implements strategic digital marketing initiatives to enhance recruitment yield and drive increased enrollment. They oversee digital marketing efforts, including paid media campaigns, website management, and email marketing, while collaborating with agency partners to optimize performance across platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and affiliate networks.
This role is also integral to data management and reporting, ensuring the accuracy of data flow into systems and maintaining data integrity. The Assistant Director tracks campaign performance, develops insights, and optimizes digital marketing strategies to maximize return on investment. |
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Vice Chancellor, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
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Malibu Campus
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| The Vice Chancellor for Development at Pepperdine’s Graziadio Business School is responsible for building prospect and donor relationships, raising financial support, and increasing the donor base for the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS). This position focuses primarily on major and principal gift donors with a capacity to make gifts of $100K to $5M. The Vice Chancellor will also partner with the alumni engagement team at the business school to strengthen relationships with alumni that lead to generosity. The success of our mission to strengthen lives for purpose, service, and leadership depends largely on strong financial support from donors who enable us to provide the facilities, programs, faculty, and opportunities necessary to provide stellar, mission-driven programs for our students. This position also helps to build enduring alumni loyalty in keeping with the University's strategic plan. |
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Executive Director, Advancement Administration
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Malibu Campus
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| The Executive Director, Advancement Administration is responsible for leading the administrative and operational teams within Advancement, including the Center for the Arts, Donor Engagement, and University Events. This role ensures the timely and successful execution of strategic priorities while effectively representing the Office of the Vice President for Advancement and Pepperdine University.
The Executive Director works closely with the Vice President for Advancement to communicate and implement strategies across the division. They independently drive key business outcomes, foster a culture aligned with the University's values, and implement best practices across various processes. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement, this position plays a critical role in advancing the Vice President’s strategic vision and leadership. |
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Partnerships Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| Reporting to the Assistant Director of Corporate Relations, the Partnerships Manager contributes to the operational effectiveness of the department in pursuit of non-tuition revenue sources to supplement traditional student tuition, Alumni giving, and Advancement revenue. The manager is responsible for relationship management and communication with both internal and external stakeholders in pursuit of university partnership & sponsorship revenue goals.
The Partnerships Manager acts as a key liaison between the Pepperdine partner community and the university, ensuring effective representation and alignment with campus needs. This role will also be responsible for enhancing the engagement and impact of each partnership and supporting various departmental sponsorship programs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing; sponsorship management is preferred. |
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Financial Aid Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The mission of the Financial Aid Specialist is to provide assistance with federal, institutional, private, state, and scholarship awarding and processing. To serve as an assistant to the Executive Director and the Senior Associate Director with special projects. Assist with the annual audit and coordination of third-party vendor processing and set-up. Serve as the liaison between partnering departments, admissions, student accounts, OneStop, and registrar. |
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Program Manager
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Malibu Campus
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| The Program Manager exists primarily to provide administrative, programmatic, and clerical support to the Director and Associate Director of Student Convocation in delivering the Chapel program at Pepperdine University. This includes planning and organizing the Core Chapels, overseeing the Connection Chapels, coordinating efforts with RISE and other campus partners, and providing spiritual leadership for the first and second year students.
This person serves as a Christian role model and is an active member of a local church.
The ideal start date for this position would be mid June - July 2025. |
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Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine Campus Recreation, within the Division of Student Affairs, seeks a dynamic team player to lead and manage all aspects of a comprehensive university outdoor recreation program. Reporting to the Director, the Coordinator for Outdoor Recreation will oversee daily operations, develop and lead outdoor trips, clinics, and classes—including backpacking, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, camping, and hiking—while managing logistics, equipment, and trip preparation. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in environments that may include occasional ambiguity. This position also calls for strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and effectively across a wide range of campus departments. The Coordinator will also assist in developing policies, evaluating performance, fostering team development, and promoting programs across campus and through various marketing channels. |
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Temporary Front Desk Agent, Villa Graziadio
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Malibu Campus
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| The Temporary Front Desk Agent at Villa Graziadio will play a key role in providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming environment for guests at the Villa Graziadio Executive Center. As the first point of contact, the Front Desk staff will assist with check-ins, manage guest inquiries, and provide administrative support to ensure smooth operations of the facility. The position requires a strong focus on delivering an outstanding guest experience, aligning with the Villa Graziadio's mission to host successful events and provide an atmosphere of learning and inspiration. This role will be essential in providing the professional and efficient service expected in this premier conference and retreat destination located on the picturesque Pepperdine University Malibu campus.
Applications for this position are reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise. Candidates selected for this applicant pool may be contacted to fill on-call vacancies caused by absences or other short-term staffing needs. If a suitable opening becomes available, we will reach out based on qualifications and availability. Please note that being part of the applicant pool does not guarantee placement. |
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Director, Financial Assistance
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Malibu Campus
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| The Director of Financial Assistance provides strategic leadership in developing and assessing processes for efficiency, accuracy, and equity while ensuring proper stewardship and compliance with all university regulations. This role includes direct supervision of the Financial Assistance staff, focusing on their optimization and guaranteeing exceptional customer service for everyone who contacts the department. The Director is responsible for the administration and management of student financial assistance programs at the Caruso School of Law. This includes overseeing federal, state, and institutional aid programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering timely funding and outstanding service to the law student population. |
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Staff Counselor
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Malibu Campus
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| This person promotes mental health on the Pepperdine University campus through direct intervention, outreach/prevention programming, consultation, and training. This particular position provides mental health services to currently enrolled Pepperdine students. As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model to students. In the Counseling Center, 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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Judge Danny Weinstein Managing Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
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Malibu Campus
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| The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (Straus Institute) at the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law seeks a dynamic leader and creative thinker to serve as the Judge Danny Weinstein Managing Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. The Judge Danny Weinstein Managing Director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution will be responsible for advancing the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law’s commitment to academic excellence and the Christian faith through strategic planning, program development, staff leadership, and operational oversight of the Straus Institute, which promotes justice and dispute resolution through academic and professional training programs in mediation, arbitration, conflict resolution, and related fields. |
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Email Marketing Manager
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| The email marketing manager leads the enterprise management of key communications initiatives including email marketing, internal communications, and marketing automation. The email marketing manager is also responsible for the development and execution of email marketing campaigns and event promotions with duties including system administration, user training, email optimization, and campaign reporting. This position reports to the Senior CRM/Marketing Automation Manager.
Integrated Marketing Communications is directly tasked with supporting the University's mission and strategic plan by building brand equity, elevating the University's national reputation, providing strong and consistent institutional message leadership, and implementing effective integrated marketing and communication strategies.The email marketing manager fulfills a central role in helping the department accomplish its goals. |
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Strategic Project Associate
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine is made up of people from many unique backgrounds. Drawn to our unique mission, many seek opportunities at Pepperdine without knowing exactly which role or department is the right fit for them long-term. The Strategic Project Associate (SPA) role is designed to allow talented individuals, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, the opportunity to rotate between departments, functions, and professional roles at Pepperdine, helping meet the needs of the University as they seek to build a lasting career at this special place. This position is ideal for early career professionals and those in career transitions who are eager to explore their potential and position themselves for success at Pepperdine.
Upon hire, the SPA completes a training period in Human Resources designed to give a broad overview of the University’s mission, organizational structure, and business operations. Following 1-2 years in the program, the SPA will be fully equipped to step into a promising new long-term role at the University. |
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Manager, Church Relations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Manager, church relations position is an integral part of the Spiritual Life team here at Pepperdine University! This position will coordinate and manage the ministries and programs of the department, as well as oversee its administrative responsibilities. |