University Relations Manager

American Credit Acceptance; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Credit Acceptance (ACA) is seeking 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 partnerships across the business and on campus, own ACA’s internship program, and oversee the full early-talent recruiting lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding while partnering with Marketing to strengthen our employer brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in University Relations or related field.
• Experience leading early-talent programs and strategy.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Strong relationship-building and communication across all levels.
• Experience with ATS/CRM and analytics for recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Lead University Relations and Early Talent strategy.
• Build partnerships with universities and communities.
• Own internship program and convert to full-time.
• Oversee end-to-end early-talent recruiting and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Marketing to strengthen employer brand.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ATS

CRM

Event management

Analytics platforms

Job 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.

Description

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 StatementACA 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.