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Rise Administrative Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Rise Program Administrative Coordinator provides primary administrative support to the program director and coordinator. This position provides essential support to the smooth operation of resilience programming at all Pepperdine schools. This is a restricted position. |
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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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Associate Director of Residence Life
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Malibu Campus
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| The Associate Director (AD) of Residence Life is a live-on position that directly supports the work of Housing and Residence Life by giving primary oversight to full-time Resident Directors and Graduate Assistants, Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) summer interns, Resident Advisor/Spiritual Life Advisor selection process, department assessment, assists with formation/training and other department initiatives.
This position oversees the apartment communities on campus and supervises professional staff and graduate student leaders who serve those communities. As a staff member in Student Affairs who works closely with students, this person serves as a Christian role model and promotes a biblical worldview. |
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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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Recruiting Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Recruiting Coordinator acts as the primary liaison between students and employers. They manage and implement the Career Development Office's semi-annual on-campus interview programs and build relationships with employers. They maintain the online jobs posting database and publish the office's external communications. |
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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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Benefits Coordinator
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Malibu Campus
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| The Human Resources Benefits Coordinator provides excellent and compassionate service to Pepperdine employees as they navigate the many amazing benefits of working at the University. This position provides administrative support for the University’s benefits program and serves to coordinate health and welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, workers’ compensation, and more. |
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Network Engineer II, Network Engineering
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Malibu Campus
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| The Network Engineer II supports and maintains a robust, multi-campus local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) infrastructure to meet the communication, connectivity, and data needs of the Pepperdine University community. Is a valued member of the Network Engineering team, part of the Systems and Networking group. |
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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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Assistant Director of Employer Partnerships
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Malibu Campus
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| Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law is seeking an Assistant Director of Employer Partnerships to build relationships with legal employers and to help create opportunities for our JD students. The Assistant Director will support the Career Development Office by increasing the number of active employers and by facilitating major networking events for students. This position is anticipated to spend three to five days per month in the field meeting with potential employers, one day per week working remotely, and the remaining days in our Malibu office. |