Springboard

Waitlist - Mentor UI/UX Design Career Track (Part-Time/Online)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Online Education, Design EducationIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract (Mentoring Role)
  • Salary: Honorarium (Details not provided)

Springboard is seeking passionate UI/UX Design mentors to support our online Career Track program. This is a remote, contract-based role focused on providing personalized guidance and feedback to students as they learn UI/UX design skills. Springboard is dedicated to bridging the skills gap through transformative online education and has a strong track record of student success.

Requirements

  • Passionate about teaching design and mentoring.
  • Proficiency in UI/UX design principles and practices.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback on student deliverables.
  • Willingness to dedicate a few hours per week to mentoring students.

Responsibilities

  • Grade student deliverables on a weekly basis.
  • Offer detailed feedback to students on their work.
  • Teach/model challenging concepts to students.
  • Provide career pointers and advice to students.
  • Engage in personalized mentoring conversations with students (approximately 30 minutes per week).
  • Support student learning and career objectives outside of scheduled calls as needed.

The Program

  • Format: Completely online, self-paced
  • Curriculum: Curated online curriculum (700+ hours)
  • Duration: On average, students complete the program in 9 months.
  • Student Profile: Working professionals from around the world transitioning into UI/UX Design.
  • Mentorship: Weekly 30-minute check-ins with mentors to discuss questions, projects, and career advice.

Application Instructions

Company Information

  • Company: Springboard
  • Mission: To bridge the world’s skills gap through transformative online education.
  • Programs Offered: Data Science, UI/UX Design, Machine Learning, and Coding.
  • Placement Rate: Near-perfect placement rate for program graduates (hundreds of top-notch job offers received annually).
  • Mentor Community: World-class Net Promoter Score.

Skills

UI/UX design principles
Mentoring
Providing constructive feedback
Teaching design concepts
Career advising

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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