University Departments

Auditing Services

In support of Pepperdine's vision to be a premier, global, Christian university, Assurance and Advisory Services provides independent and objective assurance and advice designed to help improve University operations.

Community Belonging

The Office for Community Belonging connects, supports, and equips students, faculty, and staff to sustain a unified Pepperdine community. Rooted in Dunamis, we foster environments of true belonging where all members can reach their highest spiritual, intellectual, and professional development.

Finance

The mission of the Finance Office is to support the University's mission of educating students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership by encouraging good stewardship of University resources, providing efficient, friendly service to internal and external constituents, and by providing relevant financial information and analysis in a timely manner.

General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel is committed to providing ethical, practical, and effective advice to further the mission of the University.

Human Resources

The rich, unique community at Pepperdine University is comprised of students, faculty, staff, and friends whose backgrounds cross the lines of culture, generation, religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, education, socio-economics, age, and experience.

Information Technology

Pepperdine's Information Technology department provides services including tech help, logins, network and internet access support for the University.

Insurance and Risk

The Office of Insurance and Risk manages the University's insurance portfolio, risk mitigation, and environmental health and safety. Collaborating across all six schools, we provide support to protect every department the University.

Integrated Marketing Communications

IMC is the University's central team of creative marketing, communications, design, and media professionals whose goal is to create passionate and loyal advocates for Pepperdine.

Partnerships Office

The Partnerships Office designs impactful collaborations that connect leading brands with the Pepperdine community. We build authentic opportunities—including sponsorships and long-term alliances—that align your goals with our mission of leadership, creating shared success for students and partners alike.

University Events

The Department of University Events produces and manages high quality events for our clients, providing the presidential standard of hospitality for each of Pepperdine's unique and diverse schools.

University Committees

Although there are numerous councils and committees throughout Pepperdine University, the following are central to University governance and should be of interest to all faculty and staff.