Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Project
Academic experience
200 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level
Project scope
Categories
UX design Website development Software developmentSkills
detail oriented student engagement technical performance measure communication user experience (ux) design web portals software engineering hypertext markup language (html) data version control (dvc) user feedbackProject Goal:
Design, build, and maintain a functional online student portal that improves how Global Deeds manages program enrollment, communication, and data tracking — enhancing overall user experience and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a secure, user-friendly web portal from concept to launch
- Integrate features for student engagement and admin oversight
- Test for usability, accessibility, and technical performance
- Troubleshoot issues and optimize system functionality
Ideal Student Background:
- Majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Strong web development skills (HTML, CSS, JS, backend frameworks)
- Organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about UX design
- Portfolio and/or certifications preferred
Deliverables:
- Fully functional online student portal
- Documentation and user manual
- Summary report of testing and user feedback
Benefits:
- Academic credit, stipends, and technical mentorship
- Real-world full-cycle development experience
- Portfolio project and referrals for future tech roles
Skills, knowledge and expertise
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
About the company
Company
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
11 - 50 employees
Education, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Business & management
Global Deeds is devoted to systemically disrupting the cycle of poverty by assisting public schools, nonprofits, and corporations in empowering disadvantaged youth through innovative education and employment.