Springboard

Mentor - Data Driven Strategic Thinking (Part-time/Remote)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education, Online Learning, Management ConsultingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Description: Springboard is seeking passionate and experienced Strategic Thinking & Communications mentors to join our online Strategic Thinking & Communications workshop program. This program provides students with data-driven thinking and problem-solving methodologies through a project-based curriculum and personalized 1-1 guidance from expert mentors. Mentors will partner with students, providing support, feedback, and career advice.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience working at a top management consulting firm.
  • Skills:
    • Experience solving real-life, ambiguous business problems using structured thinking and analytics.
    • Passion for teaching strategic thinking and strategic thinking itself (thinking like a consultant).
    • Ability to think about problems in a business context and use data to back up claims.
    • Proficiency in topics covered in the curriculum: problem framing, issue trees, Excel analysis, data visualization, scoping, synthesis, top-down communication, and storytelling.
  • Availability: Minimum of 1 hour per week available for weekly, 30-minute video check-ins with students.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personalized 1-1 guidance to students throughout the 8-week course.
  • Conduct weekly 30-minute video calls with students to discuss questions, project work, and career advice.
  • Offer feedback on student projects.
  • Help students set and achieve learning goals.
  • Answer subject matter questions.
  • Provide career advice.

Application Instructions

Company Information

  • Company: Springboard
  • Mission: To bridge the world’s skills gap through transformative online education in data science, UI/UX design, machine learning, and coding.
  • Program Highlights:
    • Completely online 8-week course.
    • Project-based curriculum.
    • Personalized 1-1 mentorship.
    • Partners with industry experts from top organizations (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, Capital One, Lyft, Square).
    • Near-perfect placement rate for program graduates.

Skills

Structured thinking
Analytics
Problem framing
Issue trees
Excel analysis
Data visualization
Scoping
Synthesis
Top-down communication
Storytelling
Business problem solving
Data-driven decision making
Teaching/mentoring

Springboard

Online education platform for tech careers

About Springboard

Springboard offers online courses in data science, UX design, and other tech fields aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their careers or transition into new roles. The platform combines self-paced learning with personalized mentorship, pairing each student with an industry expert who provides guidance and support throughout the course. This approach helps students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to their careers. Springboard operates on a tuition-based model, with a job guarantee for certain programs, ensuring students receive value for their investment. The company also partners with tech firms and educational institutions to keep its curriculum aligned with industry trends, making it a strong option for those looking to advance in the tech industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$63.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

World-class medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
Flexible work hours and vacation policy
Beautiful offices in San Francisco and Bengaluru
Professional development and learning budgets
Pre-tax savings accounts
Ergonomic desk setup and noise-canceling headphones
Access to our courses
Company offsites once a year
Free catered lunches and healthy snacks

Risks

Sanner Group's acquisition may alter Springboard's business model and job guarantee.
University partnerships could dilute Springboard's brand and increase competition.
Rapid AI advancements may require frequent curriculum updates to remain relevant.

Differentiation

Springboard offers a unique blend of self-paced learning and personalized mentorship.
The platform provides a job guarantee, refunding tuition if no job is secured post-graduation.
Springboard partners with universities and tech firms to enhance its educational offerings.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning boosts Springboard's mentorship model.
Remote work trends align with Springboard's flexible, self-paced course offerings.
Growing data literacy needs drive demand for Springboard's data science programs.

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