Pepperdine University · 3 days ago
Employee Engagement Specialist
Malibu, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.66/hr - $27.40/hr
1+ years expPepperdine University is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist to enhance employee wellbeing and coordinate community engagement initiatives. This role involves planning events, managing communications, and supporting onboarding processes to foster a positive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and execute major annual events at Pepperdine, including Pepperdine Honors, Leadership Conference, Holiday Receptions, and other campuswide engagement initiatives. Manage all logistical aspects of events, including timelines, vendor coordination, space reservations, catering, communications, event-related problem-solving, and event documentation and evaluation
Write and edit content for communications on behalf of Human Resources, including email newsletters, supervisor communications, community emails, and ad-hoc announcements about various programming, employee benefits, and events. Maintain strong working relationships with University partners such as department heads, executive assistants, University Events, Printing Services, Integrated Marketing Communications, Dining Services, and more
Support onboarding and new employee orientation, serving as an ambassador to new employees. Plan and implement streamlined, educational, and welcoming onboarding processes to aid in the facilitation and continuous improvement of monthly new employee orientations
Provide logistical support for wellness and learning initiatives aligned with Pepperdine's holistic wellness and employee development priorities. Manage all event planning logistics and communications related to employee wellbeing programs and development workshops
Coordinate and manage aspects of employee reward and recognition, including vendor partners, dedicated recognition days, and informal recognition opportunities that support a culture of gratitude and belonging
Perform other duties as assigned
Uphold University mission through work performed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and one year of full-time professional work experience (which may include experiences in event planning, customer service, or hospitality)
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events or programs, with strong attention to logistics, timelines, and end-to-end event execution
Commitment to excellence, service, and hospitality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting professional communications for diverse audiences
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, organization, and time management skills
Ability to prioritize work and oversee multiple, concurrent projects
Ability to build and manage timeframes for reviews and approvals, and foresee challenges
Exceptional project management skills
Ability to appropriately interact with high-level administrators and distinguished guests
Ability to work harmoniously, professionally, and effectively with co-workers and supervisors
Must dress professionally
Ability to integrate the University's Christian mission within HR practice
Proficiency in Google Workspace and creative design applications (Adobe, Canva, Marq, etc)
Preferred
Two or more years of full-time professional work experience
Experience in event planning, communications, human resources, marketing, higher education, learning and development, or related fields
Experience with website design, email analytics, program evaluation, and advanced graphic design skills
Benefits
Robust and highly competitive benefits package
Company
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values.
501-1000 employees
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