Director, Asset Management

The Scion Group•Chicago, IL

15h•$150,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Scion is the leader in student living and we’re seeking a Director, Asset Management to join us in executing our vision. The Director of Asset Management is responsible for optimizing the operational and financial performance of Scion’s national student housing portfolio. This role oversees annual appraisals, investor performance communications, ESG initiatives, and long-range liquidity planning. Working in close collaboration with FP&A, Capital Projects, and Property Operations, the Director ensures alignment between on-the-ground execution and portfolio-level investment objectives. This position is based out of our office in Chicago, IL and will require five days in office.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in asset management, property operations, portfolio strategy, or real estate investment.
Proven success in investor engagement and relationship management.
Demonstrated ability to drive NOI growth and long-term asset value.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for experience in student housing, multifamily or hotels.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing Asset Management team with strong local presence, accountability for business outcomes, and management of Scion’s retail portfolio.
Manage debt compliance and long-term liquidity planning at both the property and investment levels.
Direct ESG strategy implementation across assets, including pilots, performance-driven initiatives, and regular reporting.
Stay fully informed on all ongoing capital projects and future capital needs throughout the portfolio and communicate their implications to key stakeholders.
Monitor and report on portfolio-level KPIs in alignment with financial and capital planning teams.
Maintain a deep understanding of budget and actual financial results, including the key drivers of performance and variance analysis.
Build and maintain strong investor relationships, ensuring consistent, proactive communication on portfolio performance, strategic initiatives, and key milestones.
Serve as the internal liaison to institutional investors, guiding investment performance discussions, and leading strategic investor communications in coordination with FP&A.
Oversee and manage third-party appraisals to support enterprise value measurement, NAV reporting, and liquidity strategy.
Lead performance optimization strategies across the portfolio, including budgeting, capital planning, renovations, and special projects.