Administrative Assistant, Academic Programs & Events

Pepperdine University; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Pepperdine University in California seeks an Administrative Assistant for the School of Nursing to support the dean, associate dean, faculty, and academic programs. The role handles calendars, meetings, budgeting, records, communications, and special projects, enabling the school to advance its mission and serve students, partners, and communities.

A Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and administrative support skills.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent collaboration with administrators, faculty, staff, students, vendors, attorneys, and officials.
• High digital/technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the dean, associate dean, and faculty with administrative needs.
• Coordinate meetings and manage calendars.
• Handle course scheduling, student correspondence, and records.
• Coordinate events for the School of Nursing.
• Process vendor payments, credit card billing, and reconciliations.
• Draft memoranda and reports; prepare for meetings (catering, etc.).
• Manage communications via email and phone; apply tech solutions to improve efficiencies.
• Plan and monitor special projects; research resource requirements.
• Support broader administrative functions of the College of Health Science.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Administrative support

Computer skills

Organize and prioritize

Initiative & ownership

Confidentiality

Collaboration with stakeholders

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Digital/technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pepperdine University in California seeks an Administrative Assistant for the School of Nursing to support the dean, associate dean, faculty, and academic programs. The role handles calendars, meetings, budgeting, records, communications, and special projects, enabling the school to advance its mission and serve students, partners, and communities.

A Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office are preferred.