Full-Time

Assistant Community Manager

Posted on 9/18/2025

The Scion Group

The Scion Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Student housing owner, operator, advisor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

West Lafayette, IN, USA

In Person

Category
Growth & Marketing (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Confidentiality
  • Customer-centric mindset
  • 1+ years’ experience working at living communities/property management
  • Proficient in Property Management Systems (Entrata preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Assist with attracting candidates both on and off campus, hiring new team members and improving employee retention.
  • Assist the General Manager with the training, coaching, development and leadership of exceptional team members.
  • Coordinate with the Customer & Sales Experience Manager to manage the development of and adherence to the property onsite schedule, including after hour on-call shifts.
  • Partner with GM to elevate employee experience through data, conversations and team building to ensure high morale.
  • Assist GM to prepare, respond and advise on all community aspects including market, physical condition, policies, procedures and onsite emergencies with partner departments.
  • Deliver legal and resident notices and files evictions in compliance with current policy and local ordinances.
  • Manage all resident accounts and utility billing, coordinate accounts receivables and maintain regular auditing and documenting.
  • Responsible for a safe and sanitary community experience for employees, residents and guests including curb appeal, common areas and preventative maintenance.
  • Assist with upholding the Scion Standard by conducting monthly property walks and conducting inspections.
  • Regularly inspect grounds, interior and resident amenities / general common areas to ensure that the facilities comply with all codes and company standards.
  • Coordinate work orders with appropriate staff or vendors to ensure requests are being met on time, necessary communication is sent to residents and customer satisfaction remains high.
  • Assist the General Manager, Customer & Sales Experience Manager and Facilities Supervisor with the planning and execution of annual turnover process to ensure all team members and vendors have clear goals and expectations to meet deadlines.
  • Assist with property staffing to ensure property has adequate support for the preparation and execution of annual turnover.
  • Utilize Turnable to track electronic turnover board to ensure adequate progress is being made and deadlines are being met.
  • Assess damage at move-out to calculate required charges and prepare final billing or process refunds. Track, respond and process any damage charge disputes.
  • Assist the General Manager with conducting move-out inspections and vendor service walks to ensure units are ready for move-in dates.
  • Provide hands-on help throughout all turn related tasks, including but not limited to moving furniture and appliances, assisting facilities team with punches, organizing high volume of resident trash and cleaning turnover units.
  • 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.
  • Develop written communication to keep customers informed of important community information to prevent resident concerns.
  • Support the CXM with the execution of customer experience initiatives, engagement initiatives and additional marketing opportunities.
  • Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to report on trends, insights and proactively address issues to provide expert direction on sales and revenue goals such as market rates, gain to lease, concessions, and leasing velocity.
  • Manage all escalated resident concerns and account matters in a timely manner. and implement changes to improve resident experience based on common escalated concerns that appear.
  • Respond to Google and Yelp reviews via Entrata and partner with team members to address concerns.
  • Assist with monitoring customer feedback via internal surveys and reputation platforms to develop action plans for promptly improving the resident experience.

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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