The Great Books Program at Pepperdine University engages students in the close reading and discussion of classic texts that shape thoughtful, virtuous lives. Through this interdisciplinary curriculum, students develop critical thinking, communication, and moral reasoning rooted in the Western intellectual tradition.

This position will support the program’s operations by coordinating events, managing budgets and travel, and streamlining processes. The coordinator will assist with communications and student engagement, while supporting faculty and overseeing student workers involved in program activities.

Duties

• Coordinate logistical operations for the Great Books Program, including planning and executing events, managing room bookings, catering, guest travel, and liaising with vendors and internal departments.
• Support budget tracking, financial documentation, and purchasing activities, including processing expense reports, reimbursements, and monitoring fund reallocations.
• Manage program communications, including email outreach, promotional materials, website updates, and coordination with Marketing and Communications when needed.
• Provide administrative and academic support such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and assisting with student enrollment and onboarding for Great Books courses or events.
• Assist with data organization and reporting, including survey collection, participant data tracking, and preparation of program documentation and grant-related reports.
• Supervise and train student staff supporting the program's administrative and outreach activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one year of relevant administrative or program support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the mission of Christian higher education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Comfortable learning and using digital platforms for budgeting, scheduling, communication, and file sharing.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of experience supporting academic programs or event coordination in a university or college setting.
• Familiarity with academic scheduling, event planning, and university policies/procedures.
• Experience working with students or academic faculty.
• Strong systems-thinking and logistical coordination skills.
• Experience with platforms such as PeopleSoft, Concur, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., InDesign), or similar university systems is a plus.

This is a Restricted, Nonexempt, 40-hour per week, 10-month per year position.

Expected Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour 

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.