Full-Time

Assistant Community Manager

Posted on 10/3/2025

The Scion Group

The Scion Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Student housing owner, operator, advisor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Raleigh, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Meticulous detail orientation
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • 1+ years’ experience working at living communities/property management
  • Proficient in Property Management Systems (Entrata preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and coaching for staff performance and foster a positive and productive team environment.
  • Assist with attracting, hiring, retaining and training exceptional team members.
  • Ensure all onsite staff are trained and compliant with Fair Housing, safety and company policies.
  • Manage the development of and adherence to the property onsite schedule, including after hour on-call shifts.
  • Prepare, respond and advise on all community aspects including market, physical condition, policies, procedures and onsite emergencies.
  • Deliver legal and resident notices and files evictions in compliance with current policy and local ordinances.
  • Assist with planning and leading the team in executing successful annual Turnover processes.
  • Manage all resident accounts and utility billing, coordinate accounts receivables, and maintain regular auditing and documenting.
  • Ensures move-in, room assignments, transfer and move-out processes are executed efficiently and successfully.
  • Responsible for safe and sanitary community experience for employees, residents and guests including property appearance, operationally sound facilities, preventative maintenance and great service.
  • Responsible for property curb appeal and overall appearance of building exterior, common areas, amenities, and apartments.
  • Assist with conducting inspections and walk vacant apartments/bed spaces monthly.
  • Regularly inspect grounds, interior and resident amenities / general common areas to ensure that the facilities comply with all codes and company standards.
  • Coordinate work order requests with appropriate staff or vendors.
  • Assist in the preparation of Month End reports, reconcile, and balance all accounts receivable.
  • Enforce and comply with all Scion late fees, Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees and collection policies, keeping delinquency below 2% by month end.
  • Post and collect damage charges from quarterly inspections.
  • Assess damage at move-out to calculate required charges and prepare final billing or processes refunds.
  • Manage all customer sales interactions, both personally and through directing team members in alignment with company standards.
  • Perform weekly market surveys.
  • Manage the successful execution of customer experience initiatives, engagement initiatives, and additional marketing opportunities.
  • Manage promotional material and property incentives meeting marketing and concession budget.
  • Provide expert direction on sales and revenue goals and lead the team to achieve them. Utilize KPIs to report on trends, insights and proactively address issues.
  • Identify and recommend local marketing opportunities, appropriate marketing messages and material to drive traffic to the property.
  • Manage all escalated resident concerns and account matters in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficient in Property Management Systems (Entrata preferred)

The Scion Group owns, operates, and advises on student housing across North America, using a portfolio of four brands to offer options from budget to upscale and to tailor living experiences. Its properties generate rental income, while it also provides advisory services to universities and property owners to improve student housing offerings. The company combines property management with strategic consulting and a multi-brand approach to meet diverse campus needs with local relevance at scale. Its goal is to improve the student living experience across campuses by delivering high-quality, varied housing options and expert guidance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Morgan Stanley joint venture acquired $262M Oxford portfolio, accelerating expansion.
  • Inland Investments partnership adds Purdue, Baylor, UVA communities for growth.
  • Walker & Dunlop originated $3B debt, enabling competitive financing for acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • Core Spaces acquires 10,000+ beds in 2025, outcompeting Scion in Atlanta markets.
  • U.S. undergraduate enrollment drops 8.6% from 2019, slashing 58,700-bed revenue.
  • 2025-2029 enrollment cliff erases 15% college-age population, forcing 30% asset sales.

What makes The Scion Group unique

  • Largest owner/operator of off-campus student housing with 95,000 beds across 146 communities.
  • Four unique brands offer tailored solutions from budget to luxury for diverse students.
  • Advisory services span 300+ campuses, complementing ownership and operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Student Housing Business
Mar 29th, 2026
ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development.

ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development. March 29, 2026 Austin, Texas - American Campus Communities (ACC) has named Chelsea Bennett to the role of vice president of public-private partnerships and business development. She joins the Austin, Texas-based firm with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Bennett previously served as vice president of advisory services with The Scion Group.

Global Ship Lease, Inc.
Jun 18th, 2025
Joint Venture Pays $262M for Oxford Student Housing Assets

Morgan Stanley Investment Management and The Scion Group jointly acquired a portfolio of student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi, for a combined investment of $262 million.

Multi-Housing News
Dec 6th, 2024
Blue Vista, Clarion Acquire 2,787-Bed Student Portfolio

In another notable transaction, The Scion Group and an unnamed institutional investor purchased 14 student assets for $893 million from Harrison Street.

Dartmouth College
Oct 31st, 2024
Summit on Juniper Gets New Operating Company

An affiliate of The Scion Group has acquired the Lebanon, N.H., apartment complex.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 7th, 2024
CORRECTING and REPLACING Walker & Dunlop Funds $380M for Student Housing Credit Facility

This latest financing marks a significant milestone as Walker & Dunlop has now originated over $3 billion in debt for The Scion Group.

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