Job Summary

The Custom-Designed Major Senior Capstone Mentor provides oversight and guidance to a student as they work on their individualized capstone project. The mentor will lend their expertise in helping to develop, execute, and assess the student's capstone project.

Essential Functions

Providing active guidance in constructing and overseeing a course of study/research that will create a robust capstone experience as a culmination of the student’s individual CSDN curriculum. This includes helping their mentee navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise during the 3-terms. Giving constructive feedback, both positive and critical, in real-time to the student. Meeting (in-person, Zoom, etc.) with their mentee a minimum of three times per term to check on their progress in the capstone project. This may include sharing the responsibility of scheduling with their mentees. Regularly reporting on student progress to CSDN staff at the end of each term via a short evaluation form distributed by the CSDN staff. Maintaining communication and responding to email. Attending their mentee’s final capstone presentation, which takes place during their final term of capstone research. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.   A minimum of 1 year experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree. Analytic: non-standardized and widely varied work. Analytic: establish and review broad objectives relative to duties/responsibilities. Problems solving involves identification and analysis of diverse problems. Multiple professional skills/external expert.

Physical Requirements

Typically sitting at a desk table.

Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This is a part-time per diem position classified as non-exempt. The pay offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.