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The following positions are for students who will be traveling abroad for the following school year or summer. Please review the job descriptions and details for applying. IPRAs, media coordinators, and librarians are student employees who are hired prior to their abroad program. International Programs students should ensure they have completed all necessary hiring paperwork with Student Employment before departing for their program. Other student jobs are available once in your program; your program director will reach out in the first month of your time abroad. For any additional inquiries, please email the Kelly Peterson, Assistant Director of International Programs at kelly.peterson@pepperdine.edu. 

Resident Advisors (IPRA)

The International Programs RA position is an extremely vital one. The IPRAs are servant leaders who develop relationships with students as they learn about themselves, faith, and the Pepperdine community. The IPRA develops such relationships through everyday conversations, programming, accountability, and peer counseling.

 How do I apply to be an IP RA?

Once students are accepted to a program and sign their contracts, they are eligible to apply for an IPRA position. The application will be available on Via on October 30th. 

To apply:

  1. Log in to Via and click on my programs.
  2. Then on your program click "View Details."
  3. Scroll down to where it says "My Forms" and click on the "IPRA application."

 What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is November 13th at noon.

 Do I have to complete an interview for the role?

Following your initial application stage, select candidates will be chosen to complete an interview with IP global staff and faculty-in-residence. For certain candidates, a secondary interview may also be required. We strongly encourage you to review the Virtual RA Interview Best Practices  for tips on how to prepare for a prospective interview. 

 What are the qualifications needed to become an IP RA?

Due to the nature of the RA responsibilities and the expectation that RAs serve as campus leaders and role models, minimum eligibility to be an RA is based on, but not limited to, the requirements listed below:

  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and status as a full-time student throughout the commitment period (cumulative and semester).
  • Must have a signed academic year contract or summer program contract (unless you are applying for DC Fall or DC Spring).
  • Must maintain good conduct standing; cannot be placed on university academic or disciplinary probation.
  • Availability to live in the room designated by the program staff as most advantageous to the program. In most every case you will be able to select your roommate(s) (Buenos Aires excluded).
  • Availability for RA program orientations and trainings, as required.
  • Flexible travel to program: you may be required to depart early for additional training on the same flight as your co-IPRA or you may be required to join the group flight for your program.

 Where can I learn more about the role?

Learn more about becoming an IPRA:

 If I am only going abroad for a semester, can I still become an IP RA?

It is very unlikely that you will be chosen for an IP RA role if you are only going to a program for one semester, UNLESS you are applying for the role in Washington, D.C. for either the Fall or Spring semester.

 If I want to be an IP RA, do I have to attend any sort of orientation or training?

Yes! It is required that the IPRAs attend their trainings. 

Academic Year IPRAs: 
  • Assist with Orientation on April 5th
  • Training Day 1: February 25, 2025, 6-9pm
  • Training Day 2: March 28, 2025, 4-6pm
  • Zoom Training during the summer before your program begins (usually in July).
Summer IPRAs:
  • Assist with Orientation on March 12th
  • Training Day 1: February 25, 2025, 6-9pm
  • Training Day 2: March 21, 2025, 4-6pm

 Compensation Overview

Academic Year Students: 

In addition to learning, development and growth, which are intentionally built into the RA leadership program, RAs receive the following practical support to recognize their leadership role and their service to the community:

  • $4,550 scholarship for semester ($9,100 total for the year)*
  • Wages paid based on 10-12 hours per week on average throughout each semester at a Malibu student worker wage rates.
Summer Students:

In addition to learning, development and growth, which are intentionally built into the RA leadership program, RAs reveive the following practical support to recognize their leadership role and their service to the community:

  • $260 scholarship per week*
  • Wages paid based on 5-7 hours per week on average throughout each semester based on Malibu student worker wage rates. 

 

*wage and scholarship amounts may change due to the CA wage changes in 2024

Media Coordinators

The media coordinator’s role is two-fold. First, as the media coordinator, it is your responsibility to document the year for your group by capturing videos and photos and producing short films that will be regularly posted. Second, you will maintain regular contact with the Malibu IP office and will take on occasional special projects as needed. You will also submit photos and raw video footage to be used in current and future marketing materials. Please start with reviewing the job description. Applicants must be going abroad for the full academic year (with the exception of Washington, D.C.). The application will be posted here in March.

Library Ambassador

Student employees are vital to our operations in the Libraries, especially in our International Programs locations. Each IP location (with the exception of Washington D.C.) has an International Programs Library Ambassador (IPLA). The IPLA position offers students the opportunity to learn new skills, develop a better understanding of library work, and make lasting connections within the Pepperdine community.

Their tasks include:

  • Manage the physical IP library collections
  • Assist students and faculty with research and reference questions
  • Provide technical support for ebooks
  • Serve as the peer writing consultant
  • Act as a liaison between the IP campus and the Malibu campus
  • Promote library resources at the IP campus
  • Complete additional projects as assigned