Strategic Project Associate in Malibu Campus

Closes:Jan 11 2026

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.

Administrative Assistant, Counseling Center (Part-Time) in Malibu Campus

The Pepperdine University Counseling Center is a confidential space where students can receive support around a variety of mental health concerns ranging widely in focus and severity. The Administrative Assistant creates a warm and welcoming environment at the Center by offering excellent customer service and sustaining a harmonious ambiance for all who enter. By facilitating students' mental health care, this position helps strengthen students so that they are able to make the most of their Pepperdine education, and lead a life of purpose, service, and leadership.

Web and UX Specialist in various locations

As a member of the Web and Performance Marketing team within the Integrated Marketing and Communications (IMC) department, the Web and UX Specialist is responsible for shaping the digital user experience across Pepperdine’s public-facing websites. This position ensures that digital experiences are intuitive, accessible, and user-centered, advancing the University’s mission by helping prospective students, current students, faculty, alumni, and external stakeholders easily find and engage with University information and services. They will utilize skills in content strategy, user experience, design, and web development to improve clarity, usability, consistency, and the overall digital experience through user-centered design and execution on our websites. The Web and UX Specialist also collaborates with the University’s SEO and AI Search initiatives to ensure Pepperdine’s websites are optimized for both human users and AI-powered search experiences. This position supports our mission by standardizing digital experiences that promote the “brand” to our audiences and drives some of our essential recruitment and affinity web presences.

Public Safety Officer in Malibu Campus

This position provides and maintains a safe and secure environment while respecting the rights and dignity of individuals utilizing programs and facilities of Pepperdine University. The mission shall be accomplished within the constraints of federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

Lieutenant in Malibu Campus

Under the supervision of the Captain of Public Safety, the Lieutenant is responsible for overseeing patrol operations within the Department of Public Safety, which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: leadership and daily supervision to all field supervisors, patrol officers, and booth officers, providing field operational support, serving as acting watch commander and admin on duty while on campus, reviewing reports for accuracy and to provide training/feedback to personnel to further their development, referring reports needing further follow-up to investigations, and executing training plans for patrol personnel.