Manager of Student Life and Advocacy Programs

Pepperdine University•Malibu, CA

6d•$29 - $32

About The Position

The Manager of Student Life and Advocacy Programs supports student, spiritual, and co-curricular life at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Working closely with student life, spiritual life, faculty, and administrative teams, the Manager develops and executes programs and initiatives that enrich the student experience outside the classroom. The role oversees student life and resilience programming, spiritual development initiatives, student organizations, advocacy competitions, faculty-supported events, and journal administration. It also supports communications, marketing, and student engagement initiatives that advance the mission of Pepperdine University and Caruso School of Law. The Manager coordinates student life, resilience, and spiritual development activities, including faith-based programming and wellness initiatives. The position maintains student organization records and processes, manages communications and social media, builds relationships with students, coordinates advocacy and faculty events, and supports student journals and faculty research assistants. The Manager also supervises and supports student workers and support staff under the guidance of the Dean of Students and performs additional duties that support departmental operations and student engagement. This is a regular, nonexempt position working 40 hours per week. The expected pay range is $28.84–$31.73 per hour. Offers are contingent on successful criminal, education, and employment screening. The University is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ and may seek employees who support its goals and Christian mission. Candidates should be able to respect workplace differences and work effectively with people from varied backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of office or administrative experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Active Christian faith.
Familiarity with Google Workspace.
Strong organization and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, legal studies, conflict resolution, or a related field.
Five years of office experience.
Supervisory experience.
Strong ethical judgment and professionalism.
Commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to build relationships across cultures and communities.
Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
Creative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate while independently managing responsibilities.
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Appreciation for administrative work that supports broader institutional goals.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and ability to work effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support student life, resilience, and spiritual development programming.
Assist with faith-based programming, including Bible studies, prayer meetings, service projects, and spiritual development events.
Support resilience and wellness programming related to mental, emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
Coordinate student life events, including mentor programs, wellness activities, and student engagement initiatives.
Organize logistics for the Annual 3L Breakfast, including catering, awards, and event coordination.
Supervise and support student workers and support staff under the guidance of the Dean of Students.
Maintain CSOL Student Life and Spiritual Development social media accounts.
Develop promotional materials, newsletters, and event communications, and create and distribute the weekly Brief Bulletin newsletter.
Maintain records for official student organizations and their officers.
Coordinate student organization orientations, trainings, retreats, and financial workshops.
Process and submit student organization documentation for approval.
Manage student organization reimbursements and related financial processes.
Build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds and identify students who may benefit from outreach or support from Student Life leadership.
Foster spiritual life opportunities and student engagement initiatives throughout the law school community.
Coordinate student participation in inter-school advocacy competitions, including travel, lodging, reimbursements, and budget tracking.
Support and publicize student achievements related to advocacy competitions.
Coordinate intra-school competition logistics, including scheduling, catering, room reservations, and judge coordination.
Assist with communications and marketing related to advocacy events and student success.
Supervise student workers supporting advocacy programming.
Support faculty-driven events, panels, conferences, and symposia, including catering, room reservations, and event setup.
Support faculty and student engagement events, including lunches and mentorship activities.
Support student journal administration, including publication timelines, budget coordination, and student payroll verification.
Coordinate journal symposium logistics with the CSOL events team.
Assist with hiring and administration of faculty research assistants, including timesheet review and processing.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations and student engagement initiatives.
Uphold the University mission through work performed.