Communications Associate
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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Were hiring immediately!
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.
Your Opportunity
Scion is paving a path in student living and were seeking a Communications Associate to join our Communications team. This role serves as the primary point of contact for residents and guarantors who reach out with questions concerns or complex addition to responding to inbound inquiries the Communications Associate will manage online review responses across multiple platforms and partner closely with the Legal team to ensure communications are thoughtful consistent and aligned with company standards.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and natural problem solver who can navigate sensitive situations with empathy urgency and sound judgment. They understand the importance of clear timely communication and know how to balance care for the resident experience with the needs of the business. This role requires someone who can identify recurring themes connect the right internal partners and help ensure every interaction reflects Scions commitment to service accountability and professionalism.
This position will be based full-time out of our corporate headquarters in Chicago IL.
Your Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
- Respond directly to residents and guarantors who reach out via phone email chat or social media with questions concerns or complaints.
- Support community teams with resident communications during incidents or operational disruptions.
- Resolve customer issues promptly with empathy and a solutions-oriented approach.
- Escalate unresolved or high-risk issues to the appropriate operations legal or leadership team members.
- Partner with operations to provide training and best-practice guidance for on-site teams on reputation management review response strategy Review Harvest and proactive resident engagement.
- Proactively reach out to customers to share updates address anticipated concerns or follow up on past interactions.
- Track and document interactions in Reputation tracker.
- Identify trends in resident feedback and inform reputation strategy.
- Help develop templates FAQs and response guidelines to ensure consistent on-brand communication.
- Look for opportunities to turn negative experiences into positive outcomes through thoughtful follow-up.
The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.
What We Require
- Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Hospitality or relevant field or equivalent experience
- Genuine customer service orientation with empathy for resident concerns
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to stay calm and solutions-focused during difficult conversations
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently with minimal guidance
- Works well independently and collaboratively across teams
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ClickUp and Entrata a plus
Operational Details
- Job location is based at Scions Chicago corporate headquarters.
- Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours with occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate resident needs.
Your Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid Time Off Floating Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Paid Maternal Leave
- Parental Leave
- Learning reimbursement opportunities
The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion creed national origin color gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) genetic information HIV/AIDS status marital status uniformed service veteran status pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfers leaves of absence compensation training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
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The base salary range for this full-time position is base bonus benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Illinois Pay Range
$58000 - $60000 USD
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Investors. Owners. Operators. Advisors. Experts. For over 20 years, Scion has been a forward-thinking leader in student housing. From a modest beginning in 1999, Scion has been defined by a relentless focus on student housing, coupled with dynamic creativity and inspiration. We don’t ... View more