Jacob Porter, M.S.

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Professional Statement:

I am a student affairs professional with experience in student engagement, residential education, leadership development, and student organization advising. I currently advise more than 450 student organizations at Kansas State University and previously have supported residential communities through Housing and Dining Services at Kansas State University and Residential Life at Indiana State University. I am passionate about fostering student success through community building, belonging, and leadership development.

Presentations:

Student Organization Advisor Workshop - August 2026
Student Organization Leadership Retreat - August 2024, 2025, and 2026
Student Organization Leadership Summit - Spring 2025 and 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 Resources" and "Student Organization Finances" - August 2026

450+ Student Organizations Advised
$218K+ in Annual Student Organization Allocations
5,700+ Attendees at Activities Carnival
95% of Student Organization Officers Complete Training

Core Competencies

Advising & Mentorship

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

Leadership & Supervision

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

Event & Program Management

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

Training & Curriculum Development

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

Budget & Financial Management

  • Budget & Financial Oversight
  • Allocation Program Administration
  • Signature Authority & Accounts 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