Jacob Porter, M.S.

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Professional Statement:

I am a student affairs professional with experience in student engagement, residential education, career and leadership development, and student organization advising. I currently advise more than 460 student organizations at Kansas State University and have supported individual students through residential education, career coaching, and leadership development at Kansas State University and previously at Indiana State University. I am passionate about fostering student success through community building, belonging, and individualized advising support.

Presentations:

Student Organization Advisor Workshop - August 2026
Student Organization Leadership Retreat - August 2024, 2025, and 2026
Student Organization Leadership Summit - January 2025 and March 2026
Supervising and Advising - June 2025
Shooting for the Stars: Examining First-Year Residency Requirements - March 2024
Building Resident Life Skills - January 2024
Building Your Resume - November 2023
There's No Place Like Home: Student Development Efforts Through On-Campus Housing - April 2023

Latest: Presented "Student Organization Advisor Workshop" and "Student Organization Leadership Retreat" - August 2026

$218k+ in Annual SGA Funding Allocations
460+ Student Organizations Advised
85% -> 95% Training Completion Rate
230+ Organizations Connected at Activities Carnival

Current Professional Development:

NASPA Region IV-West SERVE Academy

Selected Participant, 2026 - 2027

7th Cohort | Professional Leadership and Development | Learn more!

Core Competencies

Advising & Mentorship

  • Student Organization Advising
  • Academic & Career Advising
  • Individualized Student Support

Leadership & Supervision

  • Staff Supervision & Coaching
  • Conduct & Hearing Officer Processes
  • Crisis Response

Event & Program Management

  • Large-Scale Event Planning
  • Campus Programming
  • Orientation & Welcome Week Coordination

Training & Development

  • Training Program Design
  • Curriculum Design & Instruction
  • Process Improvement

Budget & Financial Management

  • Budget & Financial Oversight
  • Allocation Program Administration
  • Administrative Account Management

Policy & Compliance

  • Policy Development & Compliance
  • Federal Regulatory Compliance
  • Committee Leadership

Research & Assessment

  • Qualitative Research & Data Analysis
  • Program Assessment & Evaluation
  • Organizational Development

Communication & Technology

  • Public Speaking & Presentations
  • Platform & Vendor Management
  • Web Development