**JOIN OUR TEAM** MUST is committed to developing a global workforce in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering equal opportunities for personal, professional, and social growth. If you identify with our vision, join our team and find your place among our openings for Faculty or Administrative Positions. **WHY WORK WITH US?** ------------------------------ * Global environment * Flexibility * Growth * Contribution to the development of future professionals **About the Position** ------------------- The *Capstone Advisor* guides graduate students through all phases of the Capstone Project, ensuring academic rigor and continuous monitoring of progress. This role combines individualized mentoring, participation in formal evaluation panels, document management, and proactive monitoring of student engagement within the Learning Management System (LMS). Success in this position requires deep technical expertise in the relevant field, strong research methodology guidance skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and motivating academic experience. **Responsibilities** --------------------- * Conduct meetings with students according to the pre-approved mentoring schedule, providing guidance on topic selection, research design, and project milestones. * Monitor each stage of the Capstone Project, review interim deliverables, and ensure adherence to established deadlines. * Participate in formal defense panels for assigned students; fairly evaluate presentations and final submissions. * Prepare and submit all required forms to formalize, register, and monitor student progress throughout the Capstone process. * Regularly review LMS activity, confirm mandatory student postings, and intervene proactively when performance indicators fall below expected levels. * Encourage ongoing student engagement across all project phases by providing constructive and timely feedback. * Attend program coordination sessions, mandatory meetings, and professional development workshops. * Encourage student participation and, where possible, contribute to inspiring future cohorts. * Perform other duties inherent to the role and projects assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. **Qualifications** ----------------- * Terminal degree — Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DBA, or equivalent) in a relevant or related field; record of academic publications. * Minimum of two (2) years of experience mentoring graduate research or supervising thesis/capstone projects; proven success in virtual or hybrid environments. * Proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English. Portuguese or Spanish are assets. * Advanced knowledge of research methodology and academic writing standards. * Mastery of LMS platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard) and MS Teams. * Familiarity with data tracking tools (e.g., Business Analytics). * Strong organizational ability, discipline in meeting deadlines, and attention to detail. * Ability to deliver empathetic yet rigorous feedback.
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
