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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. |
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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). |
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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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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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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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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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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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Administrative Assistant, Natural Science Division
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Malibu Campus
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| The Administrative Assistant for the Natural Science Division assists the divisional dean, fellow staff, faculty, and students of the division in achieving the goals of the college. |