Strategic Project Coordinator; Temporary

Strategic Project Coordinator (Temporary)

Job no: 505281
Work type: Restricted
Location: Malibu Campus
Categories: Administrative/Office Support

• Act as a strategic partner to the Vice President in the execution of all on-campus and off-campus capital planning initiatives. Research, analyze, and synthesize information to support planning decisions.
• 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.

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.

• 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 a variety of Pepperdine systems and software, including our Project Management Information System (PMIS), Kahua
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

• Knowledge of Pepperdine institutional processes
• Knowledge of and experience in higher education
• Knowledge of and experience in design and construction project documentation, procedures, and protocols
• 5 - 7 years of experience in higher education and/or design and construction

This is a Restricted, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $88,500 - $104,000 per year

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. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

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;…