Policy Specialist

Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living and we're seeking a talented Policy Specialist to join us in executing our vision. This position will collaborate with company stakeholders to develop, maintain and uphold the integrity of Scion's policies, to mitigate risk.

Through a strategic approach to policy adherence, the Policy Specialist works to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and align operations with strategic goals. They collaborate across teams to standardize practices, monitor adherence, manage documentation, and provide insights that strengthen operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. This role demands advanced communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an aptitude for project management. 

Your Responsibilities

• Design, draft, research, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with organizational goals, address operational concerns and strengthen risk management and compliance.
• Oversee the full policy lifecycle, including development, approval, communication, enforcement, evaluation, archiving, and retirement.
• Develop and enforce robust policies by analyzing past incidents, identifying emerging risks and evolving challenges, and implementing strategies to mitigate exposures across the organization.
• Monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve policies to ensure alignment with changing regulations, industry standards, compliance requirements, and long-term strategic goals.
• Collaborate with policy owners and cross-functional stakeholders to drive organization-wide standardization, resolve obstacles, and ensure consistent execution in daily operations.
• Conduct research using multiple formats to support policy development and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for organizational processes, systems operations, and third-party software.
• Establish and manage recordkeeping practices to ensure policy integrity, accessibility, regulatory compliance, and proper documentation retention.
• Educate and communicate with team members regarding new and existing policies
• Conduct site visits and assessments to identify compliance gaps, provide actionable recommendations, and reduce organizational risk.
• Manage and optimize the Intranet and Learning & Development pages to streamline workflows, enhance user experience, and improve access to policies and resources.
• Prepare reports and provide leadership with insights on compliance trends, risk exposure, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• 1-3 years of corporate business experience
• Previous experience in policy creation and compliance understanding
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven advanced communication and problem-solving skills
• Advanced reading proficiency, ability to identify and examine the details
• Strong project and time management skills
• Mature interpersonal approach and strong collaboration skills
• Analytical and resourceful mindset

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

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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