Stem Capstone Mentor

Crimson Education; Christchurch; Remote; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Global reach

Job summary

Crimson Education is seeking a Capstone Mentor to guide students through personalized STEM project journeys. You will help shape ideas into actionable, impact-driven initiatives, with regular mentoring, reviews, and access to expert consultations.

A strong STEM background and hands-on project experience are essential. We value deep technical know-how, excellent communication, and the ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 hours per week commitment.
• Experience mentoring or teaching in STEM fields is highly valued.
• Ability to guide students from concept to execution and demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students through regular sessions, structured checkpoints, and ongoing project guidance.
• Guide project development from initial proposal through execution, milestone completion, and final submission.
• Track student progress against pathway- and tier-specific outcomes, providing timely feedback and support.
• Coordinate expert consultations and external resources to connect students with relevant experts and tools.
• Support students in developing meaningful, impact-driven projects that show ownership and leadership.
• Collaborate with Strategists and Admin teams to ensure a coordinated student experience.

Skills

STEM background

Project management

Mentorship

Strong communication

STEM education

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Crimson Education is the world’s leading college admissions consulting firm, with over 1,490 Ivy League offers and 2,410 to the US Top 15. We help ambitious students gain admission to the world’s top universities through expert-led guidance and proven, data-driven strategies. Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League than their peers. We were recently featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal

Crimson is the only college admissions consultancy that brings together:

• Former Ivy League and Top 20 admissions officers to rigorously review and refine applications

• Professors and PhD teaching fellows from leading universities to guide students through original, independent research — with pathways to selective peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation

• Past ISEF winners and judges who coach students to compete for state, national, and international science fair awards

• Capstone project mentors who help students design and scale leadership initiatives with real-world impact, measurable outcomes, and credible external validation

We’re backed by leading VC firms, including Tiger Global, Heal Partners, IceHouse Ventures, and Movac, and recently closed a USD $40M Series D funding round at a USD $640M valuation. We now operate across 21 markets worldwide, including the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand.

About Crimson Capstone

Our revamped Capstone Program gives students the opportunity to transform their interests into purposeful, high-impact projects across six pathways:

• Education & Programs

• Software & Technology

• Engineering & Innovation

• Policy & Social Impact

• Arts & Media

• Ventures & Business

Each pathway is structured around three progressive outcome levels, designed to reflect a student’s journey from exploration and foundational execution to increasingly sophisticated, independent, and impact-driven work. As students advance, they are challenged to deepen their expertise, take greater ownership of their projects, and demonstrate tangible outcomes within their chosen field.

The Role

As a Capstone Mentor, you’ll guide students through their personalized project journey, helping them transform their ideas into meaningful, well-executed initiatives. You’ll support students in developing their vision, building and executing strategic plans, and progressing toward their pathway- and tier-specific outcomes.

Through regular mentoring sessions, document reviews, progress checkpoints, and coordination of expert consultations, you’ll provide the structure and guidance students need to stay on track. Your role is to help students take increasing ownership of their projects while ensuring they deliver work that demonstrates substantive growth, leadership, and meaningful impact—both within the project itself and as part of their broader college application journey.

What are the main responsibilities for this role?

• Mentor students through regular sessions, structured checkpoints, and ongoing project guidance.

• Guide project development from initial proposal through execution, milestone completion, and final submission.

• Track student progress against pathway- and tier-specific outcomes, providing timely feedback and support to keep projects on track.

• Coordinate expert consultations and external resources, helping students access the expertise, networks, and opportunities needed to strengthen their projects.

• Support students in developing meaningful, impact-driven projects that demonstrate ownership, leadership, and real‑world outcomes.

• Collaborate with Strategists and Admin teams to ensure a coordinated and seamless student experience.

Who You Are?

• Strong academic or professional background in a STEM-related field, such as Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other relevant technical disciplines aligned with our Capstone pathways.

• A degree from a Top 30 U.S. university or Oxbridge is strongly preferred, though exceptional candidates with substantial technical expertise and demonstrated industry experience will also be considered.

• For candidates based in Australia, New Zealand, or Latin America, a U.S. educational background is not required. We particularly value strong industry experience, technical project management skills, and a proven track record of developing and delivering STEM-related projects.

• Demonstrated experience in hands‑on STEM projects, including areas such as product development, engineering design, software development, scientific research, prototyping, or applied technology. Experience taking projects from initial concepts through development and execution is highly valued.

• Resourceful and well‑connected, with the ability to identify technical opportunities, leverage professional networks, and help students access relevant experts, industry connections, tools, and technical resources.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to break down complex technical concepts, guide students through challenges, and support them in translating ideas into practical, achievable outcomes.

• A genuine passion for STEM education, mentorship, and innovation, with the ability to inspire students to explore technical challenges, think critically, and develop meaningful projects with real‑world applications.

• Available for a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Why work for Crimson?

• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Make a real impact on students’ futures

• Enjoy global reach with the flexibility of remote work

• Use cutting‑edge technology to empower learning

If you're passionate about growing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to work with cutting‑edge technology, then we'd love to hear from you!

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