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Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost
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Malibu Campus
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| The Executive Assistant will perform day-to-day administrative and clerical work essential for the smooth operation of the Office of Vice Provost. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks and will be able to work independently, while also being a solutions-oriented team player with a demonstrated ability to build relationships. The candidate must be exceedingly well-organized and enjoy the administrative demands inherent in supporting an office with diverse projects and rapidly changing priorities. The ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient is essential.
High levels of professionalism and confidentiality are crucial to this role. The candidate must possess problem-solving skills on a myriad of levels, from managing complex schedules to refining existing policies. They should be able to assess the status quo, identify the desired final product, and create an appropriate action plan. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and keen attention to detail are equally important.
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of excellence and integrity. As an Executive Assistant in this office, it is vital to exemplify professionalism, uphold high ethical standards, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and goals of Pepperdine University. |
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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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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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Rise Administrative Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Rise Program Administrative Coordinator provides primary administrative support to the program director and coordinator. This position provides essential support to the smooth operation of resilience programming at all Pepperdine schools. This is a restricted position. |
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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. |
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Manager, Human Resources (HR Business Partner), Malibu
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Malibu Campus
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| The Manager of Human Resources (HR Business Partner) provides a full range of high-level Human Resources support for colleagues at Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus. This role is responsible for strategic and operational workforce support for Malibu constituents.
As a member of the University’s Human Resources team, the Manager provides the highest quality service to employees, supervisors, and executive leadership. Reflecting the University's mission and values in all interactions, this position is critical to attracting, retaining, and developing the best workforce for Pepperdine University. |
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Assistant Director for Church Relations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Assistant Director will work with the Director of Ministry Outreach to plan Harbor (the annual Bible lectures) and will oversee the execution of required tasks to conduct the annual conference. The Assistant Director will also oversee the departmental operations associated with managing communications and budget planning. |
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Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
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Malibu Campus
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| The Executive Assistant will perform day-to-day administrative and clerical work essential for the smooth operation of the Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP). The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks and will be able to work independently, while also being a solutions-oriented team player with a demonstrated ability to build relationships. The candidate must be exceedingly well-organized and enjoy the administrative challenges inherent in supporting an office with diverse projects and rapidly changing priorities. The ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient is essential. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff to the EVP.
High levels of professionalism and confidentiality are crucial to this role. The candidate must possess problem-solving skills on a myriad of levels, from managing complex schedules to refining existing policies. They should be able to assess the status quo, identify the desired final product, and create an appropriate action plan. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and keen attention to detail are equally important.
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of excellence and integrity. As an Executive Assistant in this office, it is vital to exemplify professionalism, uphold high ethical standards, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and goals of Pepperdine University. |
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Associate Director, Financial Aid for GSEP and PGBS
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West LA Campus
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| The Associate Director serves as lead Financial Aid administrator, processor, and counselor for students regarding all Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) and Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (PGBS) financial aid programs. The Associate Director of Financial Aid works with the Financial Aid Advisors, Program Administrators, members of Student Accounts, members of the Enrollment Services Team, University Office of Financial Assistance, and members of University Enterprise Information Systems to provide administrative and planning support and leadership for the GSEP and PGBS Financial Aid Office. |
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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). |