Communications Associate

Thesciongroupllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Maternal Leave

Parental Leave

Learning reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

The Scion Group LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Communications Associate to join our Communications team. This role serves as the primary contact for residents and guarantors, handling inbound inquiries and managing online review responses across platforms.

You'll work closely with Legal to ensure consistent, on-brand communications, escalate issues as needed, and help develop templates and guidelines to support proactive resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal guidance.
• Works well independently and across teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ClickUp and Entrata a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond directly to residents and guarantors via phone, email, chat, or social media.
• Support community teams with resident communications during incidents or disruptions.
• Resolve customer issues promptly with empathy and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Escalate unresolved or high-risk issues to appropriate teams.
• Partner with operations to train on reputation management and response strategies.
• Proactively reach out to customers with updates and follow-ups.
• Track and document interactions in Reputation tracker.
• Identify trends in feedback to inform reputation strategy.
• Develop templates, FAQs, and response guidelines for on-brand communication.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ClickUp

Entrata

Job description

Want to learn more about The Scion Group? Check out our website.

We're 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 we're 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 issues. In 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 Scion's commitment to service, accountability, and professionalism.

This position will be based full-time out of our corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL.

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

• Bachelor's 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 Scion's 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

$58,000 — $60,000 USD