The Student Operations Manager will lead campus moving and storage operations for the UCLA and Los Angeles region, managing student teams during move-out and move-in periods. At Storage Scholars, you’ll take on meaningful responsibility from day one, supporting fellow students while growing your leadership and logistics skills in a dynamic, hands-on role.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage student mover teams
- Own daily operations during move-out and move-in
- Work directly with fellow students as your customers
- Load, unload, organize, and transport student belongings
- Drive moving trucks and coordinate logistics
- Manage inventory through our online system
- Organize orders within our storage facilities
- Coordinate with professional moving partners and regional staff
- Represent Storage Scholars on campus and assist with outreach
- Adapt quickly when plans change and problems arise
What We're Looking For
- Willingness to take real responsibility and not just pad a resume
- Ability to step up naturally and set the pace for a team
- Clear communication skills
- Calmness under pressure during busy periods
- Comfort in fast-paced, hands-on environments
Technical Stack
- Online inventory management system
Team & Environment
- Empowerment through real responsibility
- Hands-on leadership from day one
- Supportive mentorship and training
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Focus on personal and professional growth
- Entrepreneurial mindset encouraged
- Student-first customer service approach
Benefits & Compensation
- Self-paced virtual training starting in March
- Bi-weekly remote check-ins with Campus Team Manager
- Transition into a fully on-campus leadership role at end of spring semester
- No requirement to stay on campus during summer
- Option to step away for other jobs or plans during summer
- Optional opportunities to work with Storage Scholars on campus or in hometown during summer
- Return to campus early in fall to lead move-in operations
- Experience leading real operations while still in college
- Confidence making decisions that actually matter
- Practical team leadership and logistics skills
- A close campus team and lasting friendships
- A standout story for job interviews
- Potential pathway to full-time leadership roles at Storage Scholars
- Opportunity to build entrepreneurial skills, as demonstrated by former managers pitching on Shark Tank and securing a deal with Mark Cuban
- Potential to land competitive full-time roles at large companies, including Big Four firms
- Training bonus: $200
- Intern referral bonus: $50
- Customer referral bonus: $25
- Commission-based pay for every item picked up and delivered
- All tips paid directly to managers and movers
Work Mode
- Local role based in Los Angeles and on the UCLA campus
- Flexible summer schedule with no on-campus requirement
- Option to step away or work remotely/in hometown
Storage Scholars is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students and team members.
