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Financial Analyst
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Calabasas Campus
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| In pursuit of excellence and alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan, this position supports institutional decision-making through extensive financial planning, forecasting, analytics, and reporting, which helps steward University resources and inform decisions that impact students, academic programs, and the University’s long-term financial position. |
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Manager, Systems and Database Engineering
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Remote
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| The Manager of Systems and Database Engineering leads the SDE team in operating Pepperdine's PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Oracle database infrastructure, and OCI tenancy. The role owns system stability, security, performance, and compliance across PeopleSoft, HR and Financial Systems, iHub, and related integrations. The manager must have hands-on OCI knowledge spanning tenancy design, networking, IAM, high availability, middleware, monitoring, DR, patching, and automation. Staff development, cross-functional coordination, and vendor management are also core responsibilities. |
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Specialist, Moving and Setup
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Malibu Campus
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| The Specialist, Moving and Setup, is responsible for managing and moving university property, furniture, and equipment. This includes arranging equipment and furniture for moving projects and event setups across the Malibu, Calabasas, satellite and graduate campuses. |
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Project Manager
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| The Project Manager for Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) plays a critical role in the daily
operations of the department. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, administering, and
supporting projects and initiatives within the department. The position provides leadership in the areas of stakeholder communications, and project workflow processes and systems. This role will use project management principles and tools to review, prioritize and source projects to meet business objectives and timelines throughout Pepperdine. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Operations for Integrated Marketing Communications.
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 Project Manager fulfills a central role in helping the department
accomplish its goals. |
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Access Control Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The Access Control Specialist supports the University’s comprehensive access control program by serving as the primary day-to-day administrator of the access control software under the guidance of the Associate Director, Access Control. This position ensures accurate credentialing, system functionality, timely troubleshooting, and excellent customer service to the campus community. The Access Control Specialist works to implement policies, maintain secure and efficient operations, support system upgrades, and coordinate access requests across all University campuses. |
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Endowed Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Thought
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Malibu Campus
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| The Religion and Philosophy Division of Pepperdine University’s Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, located in Malibu, California, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Thought. This position is a full-time, one-year appointment beginning August 1, 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding. A successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4/4 load of undergraduate courses, with a focus on REL 100 (The Way of Jesus) and REL 300 (Christianity and Culture), taught in the spirit of 1 Peter 3:15.
The ideal candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in philosophy or theology by August 1, 2026, and all candidates need to provide evidence of (a) effective teaching in a variety of courses related to Christian thought, (b) an active research agenda, and (c) a commitment to the Christian mission of the University and the mission of Seaver College, as exemplified in George Pepperdine's dedicatory address. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Division and to engage in service to the Division, College, and University as appropriate for a Visiting position.
Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Seaver College, the undergraduate liberal arts college of Pepperdine University, enrolls approximately 3,500 students at its residential campus in Malibu, California. The Religion and Philosophy Division of Seaver College offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, as well as three Master’s programs in Religion. |
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Communication Division of the Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at Pepperdine University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Relations to begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellence as a teacher-scholar, a clear research agenda, and will be able to teach several courses within the Public Relations and relevant programs, including Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Strategies and Techniques, and other relevant/current topics in Public Relations. The ability to teach general media courses, such as Media Writing & Storytelling, Communication Theories and Media Research, is preferred. In addition, candidates must have meaningful professional experience in the Public Relations industry to inform their teaching and scholarship.
The successful candidate will mentor and advise majors, co-advise the Public Relations Society of America chapter, oversee the curriculum component of student internships, and participate in the governance and committee work of the Communication Division and Seaver College. Documented research, teaching experience of relevant courses, and industry experience in the Public Relations field are required. To be considered for this position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in Public Relations or a related field by no later than August 1, 2027. |
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Accessibility Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The Accessibility Specialist works with administrators, faculty, and staff across the all schools of the University to ensure access to classes, programs, and facilities for students with disabilities. Specifically, this position interacts with students as a compassionate listener as they apply for disability accommodations, reviewing medical documentation and helping to determine reasonable accommodations. |
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Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Speech-Language Pathology
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| Pepperdine University School of Speech-Language Pathology is seeking appointments for Adjunct Instructor for its developing online graduate program - the Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. The Master's in Speech Language Pathology plans to enroll its first cohort of students in Fall 2025 (pending accreditation). Adjunct Instructor applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis depending on curriculum needs each term. The number of Adjunct Instructors hired for each term will vary depending upon enrollment and program needs.
The School of SLP welcomes applications from candidates who support Pepperdine’s mission and is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who may bring greater racial, ethnic, and gender diversity to the adjunct faculty to reflect the breadth and diversity of the healthcare community in the Los Angeles area. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university associated with the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. |
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Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships
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Calabasas Campus
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| The School of Nursing (SON) at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate for the Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships for its developing nursing programs, currently a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Entry Level Master’s Degree in Nursing (ELM). The director reports to the Dean of the SON and collaborates with SON leadership personnel to lead and manage the clinical educational experiences, including placements, for all nursing programs. Specific duties and responsibilities of the director include, but are not limited to, the following. |
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Director of Student Ministries
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Malibu Campus
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| The Director of Student Ministries supports the Vice President for Spiritual Life in creating dynamic, consistent worship and spiritual engagement opportunities for students. This role plays a key part in advancing the university’s spiritual life objectives by offering pastoral care and coordinating various programs, including retreats, training, leadership development, worship services, small groups, Bible studies, memorials, and other spiritual life initiatives. The Director serves as a Christian role model, actively participating in the campus community and a local church. |
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Engagement Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the success of the department through strategic engagements on behalf of the department. Engagements include on-campus events and programming, campus outreach to different populations and departments, website upkeep, social media presence, and maintenance of the overall representation of HRL to current and prospective students and families. Accordingly, they help to develop a positive relationship with university and external constituents on behalf of the department.
As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model to students. |
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Special Programs Manager
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Malibu Campus
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| The Special Programs Manager is responsible for upholding, fostering, and expanding the University’s commitment to hospitality and excellence in customer service. Working with external and internal stakeholders, this position is responsible for advancing the legacy of Pepperdine University, and contributing both financially and non-financially to the welfare of the University community. Collaborating with these stakeholders furthers the University’s mission while providing a world-class experience to all who visit the campus. This position requires a proactive and optimistic servant leader, willing to take the steps necessary to further the department and Pepperdine University as a whole. This is a highly visible role, which necessitates a variety of communication, patience, determination, and critical thinking in order to thrive.
This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing filming and 1-day events by external organizations coming to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. Additionally, the Special Programs Manager plays a critical role in the summer programs in ensuring excellence in the execution of events and overnight stays as an outstanding exemplar for the Pepperdine community. This position is a critical point person for groups coming to campus to ensure strong hospitality. Due to the department’s varied needs, the Special Programs Manager must be willing to work flexible hours, including late nights and weekends as needed. The Special Programs Manager reports to the Director of Special Programs and assists in strategizing efforts for increasing revenue through efficient, mission-aligned use of the University's campuses and centers. |
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Manager, Hospitality and Operations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Villa Graziadio Executive Center Manager of Hospitality & Operations serves as a key leader, partnering closely with the General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the University’s full-service guestroom and conference center. This role is responsible for leading event execution, supporting revenue-generating efforts, and ensuring operational excellence, reflective of Pepperdine University’s mission.
Bringing excellence to all aspects of work, this position plays a critical role in delivering a seamless, high-quality guest experience, while assisting in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires an operational leader with expertise in hospitality, event planning and execution, customer service, with a strong focus on supporting revenue growth initiatives. |
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GIS Analyst
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Malibu Campus
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| The GIS Analyst plays a critical role in the planning, execution, and closeout phases of university construction projects by managing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data. The Analyst will collect, maintain, and improve the integrity of all spatial data and produce maps and analysis in support of key administrative and operational decisions. This position supports the architectural, design, project management, and maintenance teams by providing accurate, up-to-date location intelligence to aid in decision-making, mitigate risk, enhance project efficiency from site evaluation through 'as-built' documentation, and to support maintenance and emergency operations. This position will implement and maintain a suite of GIS and related software and processes in collaboration with department leadership and technical staff. |
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Email Marketing Specialist
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Hybrid, Calabasas Campus
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| The Email Marketing Specialist supports the development and execution of the University’s email communications and marketing campaigns. Working under the direction of the Associate Director, Marketing Email and Event Systems, this role is responsible for building, scheduling, testing, and deploying email campaigns that support recruitment, advancement, events, and institutional communications.
The Email Marketing Specialist helps ensure that broadcast email communications are delivered accurately, effectively, and in alignment with institutional brand standards and messaging guidelines. This role contributes to the success of Integrated Marketing Communications by supporting email marketing operations, maintaining communication calendars, assisting with campaign reporting, and providing operational support and training to internal partners using email marketing tools. |
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Business Services Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The Business Services Specialist supports the operations of the office of the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Business Services and plays a central role in advancing the operational effectiveness of the Business Services division.
This position is responsible for driving projects forward, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and supporting daily operations across the Business Services division. Serving as a central point of coordination for the division, the Business Services Specialist partners with internal departments and external business partners to ensure alignment, execution, and delivery of high-quality service.
This role requires a proactive, highly organized, and solutions-oriented professional who demonstrates initiative, strong attention to detail, good judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
The Business Services division oversees campus dining services, bookstores, licensing, vending, summer conferences, filmings, and the on-campus executive Center. This position plays a key role in supporting these areas through collaboration, project coordination, benchmarking, walk-throughs, reporting, audit processes, operational implementation, and provides additional support across Business Services operations as needed. |
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Lead Event Technician, Mountain AV
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Malibu Campus
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| Works under the direction of Mountain AV Manager or Team Leader to provide advanced technical maintenance, support, and training to faculty, staff, and students at the Mountain Waves Arena for event activity and maintains primary operational oversight of a specialized technical domain. In partnership with AV Technologies, provides additional support at the Mountain and other AV-enabled spaces. |
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Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Nursing
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Calabasas Campus
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| Pepperdine University School of Nursing invites applications for Clinical Adjunct Faculty appointments to support its prelicensure and graduate nursing programs. Clinical adjunct faculty play a vital role in preparing future nurses through high-quality, supervised clinical and practice-based learning experiences.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis in alignment with clinical placement needs and program requirements each academic term. Appointments vary based on enrollment, course offerings, and clinical site availability.
The School of Nursing seeks candidates who are committed to excellence in clinical education, student development, and compassionate, patient-centered care guided by a caring heart. We welcome applicants who support Pepperdine’s mission and contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment reflective of the communities we serve.
Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university affiliated with the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. |
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Manager, Facilities Logistics
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Malibu Campus
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| Under the direction of the Associate Director, Facilities Logistics, the Manager, Facilities Logistics supports the University’s daily warehouse operations to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. This role is responsible for managing warehouse staff, overseeing inventory control, and equipment management processes, all while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. |