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University Relations Coordinator

Houston, TX · On-site

Manage candidate tracking systems and applicant distribution. * Coordinate logistics for career ... Partner with University Relations Advisors and Program Leads * Onboarding, project coordination ...

Danos

Manage candidate tracking systems and applicant distribution. * Coordinate logistics for career ... Partner with University Relations Advisors and Program Leads * Onboarding, project coordination ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for university relations manager in the United States is $122,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,000.00 and $138,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between University Relations Manager vs College Recruitment Coordinator?

AspectUniversity Relations ManagerCollege Recruitment Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often in communications, marketing, or related fieldsBachelor's degree, often in human resources, education, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCorporate or university setting, focusing on strategic partnershipsEducational institutions or recruitment agencies, focusing on event coordination
Employer & IndustryUniversities, colleges, or corporations with educational outreachColleges, universities, or recruitment firms
Primary FocusBuilding relationships with universities, managing outreach programsCoordinating campus visits, managing applicant pipelines

The University Relations Manager and College Recruitment Coordinator roles both involve engaging with educational institutions, but the former focuses on strategic partnership development and outreach management, while the latter emphasizes coordinating recruitment activities and campus events. The roles differ mainly in scope and seniority, with the University Relations Manager typically handling broader relationship strategies.

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Infographic showing various University Relations Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,972 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

University Relations Manager

Spartanburg, SC • On-site

American Credit Acceptance Careers
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$110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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Description
University Relations Manager
American Credit Acceptance (ACA) is looking for a University Relations Manager to lead our University Relations and Early Talent strategy and shape how we attract, hire, and develop the next generation of talent.
You'll lead our University Relations team, build strong partnerships across the business and on campus, and create impactful recruiting and internship experiences that strengthen ACA's early-career talent pipeline and employer brand.
What You'll Do
  • Lead ACA's University Relations and Early Talent strategy, aligning recruiting programs and university partnerships with current and future workforce needs.
  • Build and strengthen university and community partnerships and lead campus engagement across in-person, virtual, and digital channels.
  • Own ACA's internship program, delivering an engaging experience that supports development, connection, performance, and conversion to full-time opportunities.
  • Oversee the end-to-end early-talent recruiting experience, from sourcing and selection through offers and onboarding, while partnering with Marketing and Communications to strengthen ACA's employer brand.
  • Champion recruiting best practices and technology, including the responsible use of approved AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in University Relations, campus recruiting, early-career talent acquisition, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience leading early-talent programs, including strategy, stakeholder partnership, and program execution.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
  • Strong relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of an organization.
  • Experience leveraging recruiting technologies such as ATS, CRM, event management, and analytics platforms to improve recruiting outcomes.

Knowledge of marketing and candidate attraction strategies is a plus.
Position Details
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position operating in a professional office environment. Schedule flexibility may be needed based on recruiting activities and business needs.
Travel: Up to 30%, with increased travel during peak fall and spring recruiting seasons.
If you're passionate about connecting emerging talent with meaningful career opportunities, building strong university partnerships, and creating early-career programs that make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
California Privacy Notice
As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice .

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