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Facilities Data Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| Under the direction of the Associate Director of Facilities Logistics, the Data Specialist supports the University’s utility operations and asset documentation. This is accomplished by overseeing utility usage and billing, maintaining the Energy Management System (EMS), managing the functionality of waste streams across campus, and maintaining a detailed and up-to-date inventory of all Maintenance Worthy Items (MWI) through TMA (DFS’ Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)) to catalog and track assets. The role sources and vets new vendors and initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce costs, while also monitoring infrastructure and preparing reports that demonstrate the strategic importance of utilities in supporting the University’s mission. |
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Assistant Accountant
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Calabasas Campus
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| Pepperdine University is looking for an employee to support the General Accounting department with a solid work ethic, good judgment, and a desire to build a long-term career with us. The Assistant Accountant will support the General Accounting team and the University by monitoring and correcting financial transactions. It is important to be able to work independently, but also function well within a team environment. |
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Appliance Technician
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Malibu Campus
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| Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance Services for the Department of Facilities Services (DFS), this position will install, maintain, and repair a wide range of commercial appliances, including refrigeration units, ice machines, ovens, dishwashers and other kitchen or facility equipment in support of high-quality food and dining services on the Malibu campus. |
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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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Client Technologies Analyst, Tech Central, Irvine (Part Time)
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Irvine Campus
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| Located at one of our Southern California campuses, the Client Technologies Analyst provides quality technology assistance, support, and training to faculty, staff, students, and other constituents of Pepperdine University. |
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Senior Manager, Client Services
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Malibu Campus
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| Working closely with Senior Leadership of Client Services, the Senior Manager of Specialized Services, Client Services plans and manages the execution of the technology vision and provides leadership for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide academic and administrative technology solutions that support the mission of Pepperdine University.
Oversees the Specialized Services teams: Application Management, Audiovisual Technologies, and Operators. The role ensures these teams provide proactive community solutions, deliver excellent customer service, and promote innovative, data-driven, and forward-thinking strategies. |
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Event Manager
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Calabasas Campus
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| Pepperdine University’s College of Health Science (PCHS) is seeking a qualified and motivated Event Manager. The Event Manager will support the strategic planning, production, management, and execution for PCHS events related to student recruitment and admission, student ceremonies, advisory board/council meetings, orientation programs, and a wide range of student and faculty events. The position will oversee all logistical aspects of event execution, ensure consistent PCHS and Pepperdine University branding, sound fiscal management, adherence to stated timelines, and high quality outcomes.
The manager will report to the Dean of the College of Health Science and be expected to work collaboratively with faculty and staff across the PCHS and University.
The event manager will need to be adaptable to work evening and weekend hours, as required, to oversee all PCHS events. |
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Vice Chancellor, Principal Gifts
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Malibu Campus
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| The Vice Chancellor for Principal Gifts is responsible for and plays an important front-line fundraising role for the general fundraising goals of Pepperdine University. As a principal gift officer, this position will be expected to personally raise gifts in support of the University’s fundraising priorities, focusing on donors with a capacity of $250K+. In addition, this individual reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Development. 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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Financial Analyst
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Calabasas Campus
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| In pursuit of excellence and to align with the University’s mission and strategic plan, this position will help to steward the University's resources through extensive financial analysis and reporting, which will enhance management's ability to make sound financial decisions ultimately affecting students. This is an ideal role for an individual seeking to develop a broad skill set in budgeting and financial reporting, while also building strong business relationships with both internal and external constituents. |
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Senior Irrigation Specialist
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Malibu Campus
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| Under general supervision of the Manager, Landscape and Irrigation Services and Supervisor, Landscape and Irrigation Services for the Department of Facilities Services (“DFS”), and in collaboration with your colleagues, acts as a Senior Irrigation Specialist, providing training, technical expertise, and assistance in performing all duties related to installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems, fixtures, and related devices throughout campus facilities and the athletic fields. Assist in maintaining University grounds by supervising and completing all irrigation system related activities to ensure the success and good appearance of campus landscaping. Collaborate with DFS and other University departments to initiate and deliver high quality projects in a timely manner. |
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Director of Career Advancement
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Hybrid, Malibu Campus
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| Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Student Success and Career Advancement, the Director of Career Advancement provides strategic leadership and oversight of career services, career education, and employer engagement for graduate business students at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, with a primary focus on advancing career readiness and employment outcomes for Full-Time MBA students.
This role leads a dynamic, student-centered team dedicated to helping students develop lifelong career management skills, cultivate confidence and fluency in the job search process, and actively engage in their professional development through high impact strategies, including peer-to-peer approaches and alumni connections.
In alignment with Graziadio’s mission to develop values-centered leaders, key priorities include:
-Delivering innovative career programming and resources, data-driven insights, experiential learning, and employer partnerships to position students for internship and post-graduation success.
-Collaborating with faculty, alumni, and industry partners to create impactful opportunities that prepare students for meaningful, purpose-driven careers within a competitive global marketplace.
-Partnering with university stakeholders and alumni networks to foster impactful student and alumni connections that strengthen mentoring, networking, and career referral pathways for students.
This hybrid-eligible role provides the opportunity to contribute to student success while collaborating with a dynamic, mission-driven team. |
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Financial Aid Advisor
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Malibu Campus
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| The purpose of this position is to serve, educate and assist Pepperdine University, Seaver College students with achieving their educational goals by providing appropriate financial resources within institutional, federal, and state guidelines. This includes but is not limited to, loans, grants, scholarships and work study funds to those that qualify. The Financial Aid Advisors navigate multiple complex systems, which requires critical thinking, provides personal and financial counseling, makes professional judgment decisions for families in unique situations, analyzes and interprets institutional, federal and state laws/regulations to maintain program compliance and distribute funds properly. |
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Senior Director, Office of Student Accessibility
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Malibu Campus
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| In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with Section 504 of the Rehab Act, the Senior Director, Office of Student Accessibility works to provide full access to all educational programs, University activities, and facilities for students with disabilities at all 6 schools. The Senior Director provides oversight of processes, procedures, and service delivery for the office. This position supports the University's commitment to high standards of academic excellence by working to provide accommodations for students with disabilities while maintaining the integrity and standards of the University's academic programs. The work of the Senior Director contributes to the University's efforts to build a community devoted to treating every person with respect and compassion. |
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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. |