University Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Summary
The University Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing early‑career and campus recruiting strategies that build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with current and future workforce needs. This role delivers organizational value by establishing long‑term partnerships with academic institutions, increasing brand presence among emerging talent populations, and ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates into entry‑level, internship, and development programs. The position is accountable for recruiting outcomes, candidate experience, institutional relationships, and supports early‑career hiring objectives.
Job Duties
- University and Early‑Career Recruiting Strategy:
Designs and executes comprehensive university recruiting strategies to support internships, entry‑level, and rotational hiring programs. Analyzes workforce plans, hiring forecasts, and historical outcomes to determine target schools, disciplines, and engagement models. Accountable for achieving early‑career hiring goals and maintaining a balanced, high‑quality talent pipeline. - Campus and External Partnership Management:
Establishes and manages strategic relationships with universities, colleges, student organizations, and career services offices. Represents the organization at campus events, career fairs, information sessions, and networking forums. Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned institutions and is accountable for the effectiveness and return on investment of campus partnerships. Owns and administers the Handshake platform and the activity reflects brand standards, compliance requirements, and measurable return on investment. - Candidate Sourcing, Assessment, and Selection:
Sources, screens, and assesses early‑career candidates using applicant tracking systems, CRM tools, and campus engagement activities. Facilitates interviews, coordinates assessments, and partners with hiring leaders to evaluate candidate readiness and potential. Ensures selection processes are equitable, compliant, and aligned with organizational standards. - Vendor Management, Program Operations, and Analytics:
Manages external recruiting vendors and technology partners supporting university recruiting programs, including system utilization, service delivery, and performance outcomes. Oversees logistics and execution of early‑career hiring cycles, aligning academic calendars with hiring timelines. Tracks recruiting metrics, prepares reports, and provides insights to Talent Acquisition leadership. Ensures recruiting activities comply with employment laws, institutional guidelines, and internal policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years Talent acquisition or related H.R. or business experience. Required
- 1-3 years Experience in University or campus recruiting, early-career, internship or rotational program recruitment. Required
- Communication skills: Stellar interpersonal and communication skills, fostering meaningful relationships with stakeholders. (High proficiency)
- University Recruiting Strategy: Knowledge of university recruiting practices, academic calendars, and early‑career labor markets (High proficiency)
- Service Excellence: A commitment to service excellence, marked by a proactive approach to meeting the needs of candidates and the team. (High proficiency)
- Organizational & Analytical Skills: Solid organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities, paired with quick analytical thinking and a keen attention to detail. (Medium proficiency)
- Reliability: Consistent reliability, emphasizing the importance of meeting commitments and deadlines. (Medium proficiency)
- Personal Character: Personable, genuine, resourceful, and knowledgeable demeanor (Medium proficiency)
- Emotional Insight: Innate curiosity and high emotional intelligence. (Medium proficiency)
- Professional Human Resources - Human Resource Certification Institute Preferred
Travel Requirements
- Travel is required to support university recruiting activities, including campus visits, career fairs, information sessions, and partnership meetings. (30% proficiency)
The starting pay range for this position is:
$69,300.00 - $92,600.00
Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.
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Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance,
travel, entertainment, services and more!)
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.
“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our organization participates in E-Verify
The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).