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Data Technical Mentor - Independent Contractor (US Canada, Europe, MENA, India & APAC Timezones)
About this role
Udacity, part of Accenture, is seeking experienced mentors to join as external contractors for its School of Data. The role involves supporting learners across various time zones (US, Canada, Europe, MENA, India and APAC) on data-focused Udacity nanodegree programmes. Mentors provide guidance through 1:1 video calls, deep-dive technical sessions and group Q&A, reviewing student work beforehand where available. The position is advertised as a part-time, independent contractor opportunity with flexible scheduling. Compensation details are provided as varies by location, role, skills and experience. The role targets professionals with strong technical background and mentoring interest who can contribute to a global learning community.
What you would do
- Conduct 1:1 video mentoring sessions
- Lead virtual deep-dive technical sessions with slide presentations
- Host group Q&A sessions for learners
- Review students' previous project submissions and identify areas of difficulty
- Prepare material to explain Nanodegree concepts and rubric expectations
- Demonstrate and discuss project walkthroughs and grading expectations
- Address learner questions during sessions
- Collaborate with the Mentor Success Team when available
- Support learners in real-world data project contexts?
- Maintain a positive learning environment and foster student engagement
What they are asking for
- 5+ years of technical experience in the relevant field
- Interest in mentoring and helping others succeed in learning
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong understanding of AI-related trends and the tech industry
- Ability to work part-time as an external contractor
- Proficiency in Python and/or SQL
- Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, and data modelling concepts
- Experience with data manipulation and visualization tools (Pandas, NumPy, Excel, Tableau/Power BI)
- Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipelines
- Understanding of relational or NoSQL databases and data warehousing concepts
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