Capstone Advisor

Mustedu; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Growth opportunities

Contributing to future professionals

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in the United States is seeking a Capstone Advisor to mentor graduate students through their Final Capstone Projects. This role requires a Doctorate and a minimum of 2 years' experience advising research projects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research methodology knowledge and proficiency in English, with additional language skills in Portuguese or Spanish being a plus. This position emphasizes the importance of providing constructive feedback and fostering an inclusive academic environment, contributing to the growth and success of future professionals.

Qualifications

• Record of scholarly publications.
• Minimum of 2 years advising graduate research or supervising thesis/capstone projects.
• Proficient in English; Portuguese or Spanish preferred.
• Advanced understanding of academic writing standards.
• Familiarity with Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard and MS Teams LMS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide empathetic yet rigorous feedback.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students through their Final Capstone Project.
• Track each stage of the project and verify interim deliverables.
• Participate in defense panels and assess final submissions.
• Review LMS activity and ensure student engagement.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage student participation.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner progress.
• Attend program coordination sessions and required trainings.
• Advocate for student involvement and participate to inspire new cohorts.

Skills

Research methodology expertise

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in English

Empathetic feedback

Deadline discipline

Education

Terminal Degree - Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent)

Publications record

Tools

LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard)

MS Teams

Data-tracking tools (e.g., Business Analytics)

MS Teams

Business Analytics tools

Job description

MUST is committed to the education of a global workforce in a diverse and inclusive environment with equal opportunities for personal, professional, and social growth.

If you identify with our vision, join our team and find your place in our Faculty Positions or Administrative Positions.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Flexibility.
• Growth.
• Contributing to future professionals.

About the role

The Capstone Advisor mentors graduate students through every phase of their Final Capstone Project, ensuring scholarly rigor and progress monitoring. The role combines individualized coaching, assessment panel participation, documentation management, and proactive monitoring of learner engagement in the Learning Management System (LMS). Success requires deep subject‑matter expertise, strong research‑methodology guidance, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, motivating academic experience.

What you'll do

• Meet with assigned students according to the pre‑approved advising calendar, offering direction on topic selection, research design, and project milestones.
• Track each stage of the Final Project, verify interim deliverables, and ensure adherence to published deadlines.
• Participate in formal defense panels for assigned students; fairly assess presentations and final submissions.
• Prepare and submit all forms that formalize, track, and monitor assigned student’s capstone process.
• Regularly review LMS activity, confirm required student posts, and intervene early when performance indicators fall below expectations.
• Encourage consistent student involvement across project phases and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Join program coordination sessions, required meetings, and training workshops..
• Advocate for student participation and, when feasible, participate to inspire new cohorts.
• Other tasks inherent to this role and designated projects as assigned by the VP of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Terminal Degree- Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) in the relevant or related field; record of scholarly publications.
• At least three (2) years advising graduate research or supervising thesis/capstone projects; demonstrated success in virtual or hybrid learning environments.
• Proficiency (Speaking, Reading, and Writing) in English. Portuguese or Spanish preferred.
• Advanced understanding of research methodology and academic writing standards.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) and MS Teams.
• Familiarity with data‑tracking tools (e.g., Business Analytics).
• Strong organizational skills, deadline discipline, and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide empathetic yet rigorous feedback.