Finance Policy & Controllership Liaison

Pepperdine University; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pepperdine University is seeking a part-time, temporary administrator to support the Finance Department and Controllership Team. The role focuses on coordinating the university’s financial policy exception process, producing and reconciling reports, and assisting with accounts payable, purchasing, and project tracking.

The position emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, with responsibilities including meeting coordination and document preparation for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong administrative support skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; able to organize, prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to proactively address issues and take ownership of projects.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive matters.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with University administrators, Regents, faculty, staff, students, vendors, attorneys, and government officials.
• Experience as office manager, executive assistant, or administrative assistant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the University’s financial policy exception process with the University controller.
• Produce, monitor, and reconcile reports; research discrepancies; support accounts payable and purchasing.
• Develop spreadsheets and documents for presentations, conferences, and reports.
• Coordinate and facilitate departmental meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold Pepperdine University’s mission through work performed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Administrative support

Organization & prioritization

Discretion & confidentiality

Initiative & ownership

Judgment & decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pepperdine University is seeking a part-time, temporary administrator to support the Finance Department and Controllership Team. The role focuses on coordinating the university’s financial policy exception process, producing and reconciling reports, and assisting with accounts payable, purchasing, and project tracking.

The position emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, with responsibilities including meeting coordination and document preparation for