Guru (Independent Contractor) - Data Analyst at Udacity

Background

• In our mission towards powering careers through tech education, we are doubling down on the support that we offer to our students. As a part of this, we want to extend an opportunity to you to become a Mentor in our scholarship programs.
• Career mentors are industry professionals who provide world-class career support to our students in their Nanodegree journey or beyond. All our mentors are handpicked through a rigorous selection process so that we can truly be #studentfirst.

Responsibilities

• Attend bi-weekly meetings (or when required) with Udacity careers ops for discussing students’ progress.
• Conduct webinars and/or sessions to deliver freelancing experience to Udacity learners.
• Support Udacity learners and build a strong sense of community through motivational posts, sharing your knowledge, sharing helpful articles, and answering students’ questions.
• Verify completed freelancing projects (Gigs) submitted by students.
• Prepare presentation materials for both recorded and live webinars.
• Support in increasing the program's survey responses.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Resident of Nigeria
• Experience as an active freelancer with at least 2 years of experience.
• Technical experience in Data Analysis or in the field of Data specialization.
• Background in freelancing marketplaces and platforms (such as UpWork, Freelancer.com, PeoplePerHour, guru.com, Fiverr, Khamsat, Mostaql, or TopTal).
• Experience in completing freelancing projects on Freelancer.com and People Per Hour platforms.
• Average annual freelancing earnings of min $2000.
• Graduate from any Data Analyst Nanodegree or a more advanced one in the same field is an added plus.
• Experience teaching technical and/or freelancing concepts and public speaking.
• English proficiency both written and spoken.

Why should you apply?

• Gain recognition for your technical knowledge
• Earn additional income
• Contribute to a vibrant, global student community
• Stay updated on the latest cutting-edge technologies