Strategic Capital Projects Lead

Pepperdine University; California (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University is seeking a Strategic Project Coordinator (Temporary) on the Malibu Campus to support capital planning initiatives. The role partners with the Vice President, manages complex projects, drafts key communications, and coordinates internal and external stakeholders and consultants to ensure timely execution.

Responsibilities include organizing meetings, preparing executive summaries, and guiding project direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Construction, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a professional demeanor, and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to utilize Pepperdine systems and software, including our Project Management Information System (PMIS), Kahua
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President in the execution of all on-campus and off-campus capital planning initiatives.
• Draft high-level correspondence and memoranda on behalf of the Vice President as required.
• Lead coordination and communication among internal and external stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to support complex capital projects.
• Manage project-related workflows, identify issues, and recommend solutions to ensure the smooth execution of strategic goals.
• Organize and facilitate meetings and develop agendas based on project priorities.
• Prepare executive summaries and presentations on the status of various departmental efforts and capital projects.
• Represent the Vice President in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance and making recommendations that influence project direction and outcomes.
• Perform a broad range of administrative tasks, including maintain files, track paperwork, and review project notifications.
• Research, prepare, and present reports and presentations as requested.
• Provide customer service to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong English communication

Organizational skills

Independent and team work

PMIS Kahua experience

Google Suite, Word, Excel, Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management/Construction or related field

Tools

PMIS Kahua

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pepperdine University is seeking a Strategic Project Coordinator (Temporary) on the Malibu Campus to support capital planning initiatives. The role partners with the Vice President, manages complex projects, drafts key communications, and coordinates internal and external stakeholders and consultants to ensure timely execution.

Responsibilities include organizing meetings, preparing executive summaries, and guiding project direction.