Student Operations Manager Los Angeles Area

AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK

(Yes we got a deal with Mark Cuban.)

Student Operations Manager

This isnt the internship where you fetch coffee or sit in meetings nodding like you understand everything.
This is the one where you actually run things.

At Storage Scholars students dont just help they run campus operations. If you want an internship where you make decisions lead teams and own the outcome this role is for you.

Were hiring driven college students to lead our 2026 moving and storage operations on UCLA and Los Angeles Region area. Youll be trusted with real responsibility supported by training and mentorship and given the freedom to execute.

What Makes This Role Different

Youre not shadowing someone else
Youre not waiting around to be told what to do
Youre leading teams and making decisions

When campus gets busy youll take an active role in keeping operations running smoothly. Youll manage teams solve problems as they come up and make decisions that impact real students on your campus.

What Youll 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

How the Year Works

Starting in March
Self-paced virtual training
Bi-weekly remote check-ins with your Campus Team Manager

End of Spring Semester
Transition into a fully on-campus leadership role
Oversee and lead move-out operations

Summer
No requirement to stay on campus
Option to step away for other jobs or plans
Optional opportunities to work with Storage Scholars on campus or in your hometown

Fall Return
Come back to campus early
Lead move-in operations and wrap up the season

Compensation

$200 training bonus
$50 intern referral bonus
$25 customer referral bonus
Commission-based pay for every item picked up and delivered
All tips paid directly to managers and movers

Who Thrives in This Role

This role is a great fit for students who
Want real responsibility not just something to put on a resume
Step up naturally and set the pace for their team
Communicate clearly and stay calm when things get busy
Are comfortable in fast-paced hands-on environments

What Youll Walk Away With

By the end of the year youll have
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 friendships that last beyond the job
A standout story you can clearly explain in interviews

Where This Role Can Take You

Former Student Operations Managers have gone on to
Step into full-time leadership roles at Storage Scholars
Build their own companies and pitch on Shark Tank securing a deal with Mark Cuban
Land competitive full-time roles at large companies including Big Four firms

Take it from the students whove actually done the role:

Working for Storage Scholars has been an incredible opportunity to grow as a leader and individual while supporting my fellow students during their campus moves. The role strengthened my communication skills leadership capabilities and my ability to manage large-scale operations in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Ben Hamilton Operations Manager Elon University

Working at Storage Scholars felt different from the start. The culture was incredibly welcoming and I immediately felt like an essential part of the organization. The training was designed to empower real performance and the growth I experienced has given me transferable skills I use in all areas of my life.
Victoria Adeaga Senior Operations Manager Columbia University