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Making and Innovation Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| Working closely with both the Director of the Genesis Lab and the Drescher Graduate Campus Librarian, the Making and Innovation Specialist is responsible for maintaining Pepperdine Libraries’ makerspaces and promoting the use of their emerging technologies and creative resources to faculty, students, and staff in alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan. The Making and Innovation Specialist works in the Payson Library Genesis Lab Makerspace and the Drescher Library iLab, which are both located on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus, and provides support for makerspaces at other campus libraries in Southern California. |
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Public Services Assistant
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West LA Campus
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| Reporting to the West Los Angeles (WLA) Campus Librarian, the Public Services Assistant oversees daytime library operations at the WLA Campus Library and provides support to libraries on other Pepperdine campuses as needed. The Public Services Assistant performs a variety of duties to assist Pepperdine students, faculty, and staff, which include checking out library materials, assisting patrons, navigating the library catalog, answering directional questions, helping patrons with printing documents, and answering basic reference questions in person and via the library’s chat reference service. Additionally, the person in this position adds assigned readings from online and WLA campus classes to the library’s e-reserves platform.
This position supports the University’s mission and strategic plan of promoting academic excellence and Christian values by providing outstanding customer service and assisting students, staff, and faculty at the West Los Angeles Campus Library. |
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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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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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Office Manager, Religion and Philosophy Division
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Malibu Campus
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| This position oversees the daily administrative operations of the Religion and Philosophy Division at Seaver College. By supporting faculty, staff, and students, it plays a key role in facilitating academic programs and advancing Pepperdine’s distinctively Christian mission. |
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Custodian 1
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Malibu Campus, Calabasas Campus
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| Under direction of the Supervisor, Custodial Services for the Department of Facilities Services (DFS), and in collaboration with your colleagues, perform physical labor for a wide variety of custodial and maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to initiate and deliver high quality custodial services in a timely manner. |
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Senior Client Technologies Analyst, Audio-Visual Technologies
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Malibu Campus
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| The Senior Client Technologies Analyst, Audio-Visual Technologies works under the direction of Audio-Visual Technologies Manager or Team Lead to provide technical assistance, support, and training to faculty, staff, and students at the Malibu Campus. This position helps manage classroom technology as well as provides support for select university events. |
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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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Office Manager, Campus Operations
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Malibu Campus
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| Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Operations, the Office Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to Campus Operations. This includes managing key financial processes, coordinating departmental logistics, ensuring compliance with external regulations, and serving as a point of contact for the University community. The role is also critical for leveraging data and systems to improve departmental efficiency and support strategic initiatives. |
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Shuttle Driver
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine University, a private, non-profit, faith-based institution, seeks a shuttle driver with a Class B commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement to safely transport students, faculty, staff, and guests to and from various destinations on and around Pepperdine's campus. This position serves as a front-line ambassador, upholding the University's mission through work performed, warmly welcoming students, community members, and guests, and providing directional information as needed. As a Pepperdine Transit team member, the Shuttle Driver will be one of the first and most regular faces interacting with our passengers. There will be occasions on which departments within the University will request off-campus special events that will require shuttle services and serve those with accessibility needs, following ADA regulations. The incumbent will be expected to reflect Pepperdine's high customer service standards with a friendly and helpful demeanor. |
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Grants Officer
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Malibu Campus
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| The Grants Officer manages pre-award grant services for faculty, staff, and administration in the development and submission of applications and proposals to extramural funders. This position requires excellent written communication skills and the ability to work independently. The Grants Officer reports to the Associate Provost in the Office of Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations (RGFR). |
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Assistant to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer
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Malibu Campus
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| The Assistant to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (Assistant) will provide high-level administrative support to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to the Executive Director of Business Services Administration. This position will assist in a variety of items under the University’s COO umbrella, including, but not limited to, those implicated in Business Services Administration, Governmental and Regulatory Affairs, Real Estate Operations, the Department of Public Safety, and the Center for Sustainability. The ideal candidate must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office with diverse projects and priorities. The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. In addition to the primary role of supporting the Office of the COO, the Assistant will also support the Office of the Executive Vice President (EVP) and all other operational areas. This position must utilize problem-solving skills on a myriad of levels, from rearranging complex schedules to revising and refining existing policies. It is vital for this candidate to assess the status quo and the desired final product, then create an appropriate action plan. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail are equally important. |
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Reference and Digital Collections Librarian, Law Library
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Malibu Campus
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| The Reference and Digital Collections librarian will perform professional work providing reference services, managing the library’s collection development, and serving as administrator of digital collections. This position will also participate in teaching activities, the faculty liaison program, and will be responsible for maintaining the law library webpage. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Reference and Access Services. |
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Administrative Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Administrative Coordinator provides primary administrative support to the director, chair, and case managers of the Student Care Team. This position contributes to the administrative support that is needed to address ongoing institutional functions, such as student care and critical response (e.g., sexual assault response and critical care). This position also provides administrative support to the University Title IX Coordinator, Office of Title IX, and Associate Dean of Planning, Operations, and Assessment. |
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Assistant Vice Chancellor, Seaver College
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Malibu Campus
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| The Assistant Vice Chancellor will have primary responsibility for developing, organizing, leading, and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program and strategies for the Seaver College Advancement team and plays an important front-line fundraising role. As a major gift officer, this position will be expected to personally raise major gifts in support of the dean’s fundraising priorities, focusing on donors with a capacity of $100,000 to $1M+. The success of our mission to strengthen lives for purpose, service, and leadership depends in a large part 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. |
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Administrative Assistant, Religion and Philosophy Division
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Malibu Campus
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| The Religion & Philosophy (RELP) Division is tasked specifically with providing instruction in the Religion component of General Education Program, as well as granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. This position has two primary functions. The first is outward facing, to serve as the first point of contact for students, parents and prospective students seeking information. Secondly, this position facilitates the on-going, and day-to-day administrative activities within the division office; working closely with the Divisional Dean, Office Manager, and division faculty members. The division operates in conjunction with the Office of Church Relations, the Center for Faith and Learning, and the Hub for Spiritual Life to encourage Christian spiritual formation within the Pepperdine community, and to strengthen the University mission statement. |
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Administrative Assistant
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Malibu Campus
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| 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. |
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Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations
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Malibu Campus
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| The Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations is a senior leader within Pepperdine Athletics, responsible for setting the vision and execution of all digital, video, and broadcast initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications, the Director will oversee the production, distribution, and monetization of Pepperdine Athletics’ live events, original content, and emerging digital platforms. This position plays a critical role in shaping the Pepperdine Athletics brand, expanding audience reach, enhancing fan engagement, and maximizing exposure for Pepperdine’s 17 NCAA Division I programs.
The Director will manage all broadcast operations, lead a team of staff and student workers, serve as the department’s primary liaison to external broadcast partners, and integrate content strategies across social, digital, and in-venue platforms. This position requires strategic leadership, independent judgment, and innovative thinking to elevate Pepperdine Athletics to industry-leading standards. |
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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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Assistant Director of Student Success
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Malibu Campus
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| Under the general supervision of the Director of the Seaver Student Success Center the assistant director will oversee the coordination of student success and retention initiatives at Seaver College, including but not limited to academic coaching, monthly learning skills workshops, and other specialized and other success initiatives. This position assists in overseeing a staff of approximately 60-70 part-time, student employees. The assistant director for student success will envision and implement programming that provides students with equitable, high-quality, effective learning experiences that support student success and the mission of Pepperdine University. This goal may be achieved by creating new or enhancing existing efforts in support of improving college readiness and academic success initiatives; and providing oversight of the Student Success Center’s academic tutoring and mentoring programs. |