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Assistant Director, Benefits
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Malibu Campus
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| The Assistant Director, Benefits is a critical leader within Pepperdine’s Human Resources team, responsible for managing the University’s employee benefits programs. Informed by our Christian mission, Pepperdine thoughtfully provides benefits that encourage and allow holistic wellbeing for employees and their families, ensuring every aspect of life is improved as a result of working at the University. This position plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining the best individuals to realize our shared mission by delivering a best-in-class benefits program that is core to employees’ total compensation package.
Beyond day-to-day administration of plans, coverage, enrollment, compliance, communication, and leaves of absence, this role drives the strategic decision-making behind one of the University’s largest financial investments and upholds the integrity and excellence of all University-provided benefits. The Assistant Director embodies the University’s Christian mission and values through commitment to excellent service, where employees at every level of the University feel supported, informed, and empowered in navigating their benefits. |
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Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law seeks an Assistant Professor of Legal Research and Writing to join our collaborative LRW faculty team beginning in fall 2026. The LRW Professor will teach two sections of our year-long, two-unit-per-semester LRW course with approximately 45 total students. The LRW faculty creates all course materials together and provides each other with significant support. |
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Assistant Director, Business Services Operations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Assistant Director of Business Services Operations supports the strategic operations and administration of the University’s Business Services department and provides cross-functional operational support to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer area.
Bringing excellence to all aspects of work and providing exceptional service, this position works directly with multiple areas within the Business Services department, including Dining Services, Campus Bookstores, Vending, Bookstore, Licensing and the Villa Graziadio Executive Center. Serving as a primary representative of the Business Services department, the Assistant Director of Business Services Operations employs professional and timely communication, initiative, hospitality, organization, and efficiency, and is overall responsible for the timely administration of routine processes. This position ensures seamless operations and a professional environment, conducive to excellent service and high achievement.
As a member of the Chief Operating Officer’s central operational team, this role supports the entire division and helps meet departmental goals and priorities, through collaboration, initiative and follow-through.This position works directly with colleagues and vendors to communicate priorities, coordinate operations, write communications and reports, collaborate and complete projects, host events, and otherwise assist as needed.
The Assistant Director of Business Services Operations embodies and helps establish a model workplace culture that promotes Pepperdine’s mission, vision, and strategic plan; pursues excellence in every aspect of its work; promotes collaboration and unity; attracts, engages, and retains the best employees; and honor each individual team member, among others. |
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Employee Engagement Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| The Employee Engagement Specialist serves as a communications and event planning expert for Human Resources, supporting the planning and execution of learning, wellness, and major community engagement initiatives for Pepperdine University’s staff and faculty. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for strengthening employee wellbeing, creating professional development resources, and coordinating and delivering high-quality events. Reflecting the University's mission and values in all interactions, this position is critical to attracting, retaining, and engaging the best workforce for Pepperdine University. |
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Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Marketing
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Remote
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| The Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Marketing plays a key role in supporting the execution of Pepperdine University’s enrollment marketing strategy, advancing the institution’s mission to prepare students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Marketing, this position manages day-to-day marketing operations with a focus on email communications, content development, project coordination, analytics, and creative production. The Assistant Director collaborates with admissions, school-based marketing teams, and the broader Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) division to ensure that marketing initiatives are effective, timely, and mission-aligned.
This position contributes to multiple areas, including managing enrollment-focused email calendars, supporting campaign automation in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, coordinating creative and content projects, and supporting SEO, AI visibility, and website updates. The role also assists with PR efforts, rankings visibility, event promotion, and the development of print and premium materials. Through strong project management, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, the Assistant Director ensures that enrollment marketing efforts are executed with excellence, supporting prospective student engagement and institutional growth, ensuring all touchpoints align with Pepperdine’s commitment to excellence, service, and hospitality. |