Capstone Advisor - Flexible Global Academic Mentorship

MUST University; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MUST University in the United States seeks a Capstone Advisor to mentor graduate students through every phase of their Final Capstone Project, ensuring scholarly rigor and progress monitoring within the LMS.

The role combines individualized coaching, participation on assessment panels, meticulous documentation, and proactive monitoring of learner engagement; success requires a terminal degree, strong research-methodology guidance, and a commitment to an inclusive, motivating academic experience.

Qualifications

• PhD/EdD/DBA in a relevant field with scholarly publications.
• At least 2 years advising graduate research or supervising capstone projects.
• Experience in virtual or hybrid learning environments.
• Proficiency in English (native or fluent); Portuguese or Spanish preferred.
• Strong understanding of research methodology and academic writing.
• Experience with LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned students according to the advising calendar, guiding topic selection and milestones.
• Track project stages, verify deliverables, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Participate in defense panels and fairly assess presentations.
• Prepare and submit forms to formalize the capstone process.
• Review LMS activity and intervene when performance indicators decline.
• Join program coordination meetings and workshops.
• Advocate for student participation and inspire new cohorts.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned by the VP of Academic Affairs.

Skills

Graduate advising

Project mentoring

Assessment committee

LMS monitoring

Educational research guidance

Feedback provision

Program coordination

Education

Terminal degree (PhD/EdD/DBA) in related field

Tools

Canvas

Moodle

Blackboard

MS Teams

Business Analytics

Job description

MUST University in the United States seeks a Capstone Advisor to mentor graduate students through every phase of their Final Capstone Project, ensuring scholarly rigor and progress monitoring within the LMS.

The role combines individualized coaching, participation on assessment panels, meticulous documentation, and proactive monitoring of learner engagement; success requires a terminal degree, strong research-methodology guidance, and a commitment to an inclusive, motivating academic experience.