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Manhattan, Ks, Us

Manhattan, Ks, Us

Manhattan, Kansas

● Manage NACADA publications, including books, two scholarly journals (NACADA Journal and NACADA Review), pocket guides, and Academic Advising Today.● Take on the role of Managing Editor for NACADA and major publishers (e.g., Stylus Publishing, LLC and Wiley) for books and two scholarly journals (NACADA Journal, NACADA Review) publishing biannually.● Supervise editors and editorial boards for both scholarly journals, including recruiting and onboarding new members.● Serve as a liaison to the NACADA Publications Advisory Board, delivering relevant content and resources while collaborating with the Advisory Board Chair to develop and implement annual goals.Key Achievements:♦ Optimized publication workflow by creating a visual representation and implementing an Excel-based tracking system, enabling concurrent work on up to seven books; a significant increase from the previous maximum of four.♦ Implemented communication templates and a transparent onboarding process for editors to enhance experiences for editors and authors in association publications.♦ Reduced publication costs by $60K annually by transitioning the journal from print to online-only format.♦ Addressed undocumented and inaccessible policies by drafting comprehensive policies with leadership input, ensuring clear guidelines, enforceability, and evidence of established policies.♦ Led the inception of NACADA Review, onboarding new editors, establishing a streamlined submission process and software, spearheading website development, and recruiting authors and submissions.♦ Directed the annual book signing event at the NACADA conference, engaging over 50 authors and editors.♦ Simultaneously released two books and managed five other books and two scholarly journals in a year.♦ Built and maintained partnerships with copyediting company Stylus LLC and re-established connections with previous publishers, fostering collaborative long-term relationships.

Manhattan, Kansas

● Regularly participated in meetings with Faculty Senate, Faculty Senate Leadership, Faculty Senate Executive Committee, and University Administration, including the President and Provost, attending sessions on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.● Provided valuable insights and feedback to various groups, advocating for the perspectives and concerns of the University's Unclassified Professional Staff.● Took the lead in planning, setting meeting agendas, and facilitating bi-monthly Professional Staff Affairs Committee meetings.● Organized monthly statewide Zoom video conference meetings for chairs of Unclassified Professional Staff, promoting discussions on significant concerns and topics.● Collaborated with statewide chairs to create two annual reports for the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) and presented the Unclassified Professional Staff report directly to the Kansas Board of Regents.

● Efficiently managed daily office operations in close collaboration with the Assistant Dean.● Led and participated in multiple search committees as both chair and member, as as well as mentored new team members in roles, such as recruitment coordinator, academic advisor, and graduate assistant.● Designed and executed programming for graduate-level practicum students in the Student Affairs in Higher Education Master's program, fostering their professional growth through targeted activities while offering constructive feedback to students and the practicum course instructor.● Established and maintained proactive communication channels with students, utilizing face-to-face appointments, phone calls, video conferencing, and electronic communication through consumer management software.● Acted as a liaison between the College of Business Management department, K-State Athletics, Inc., and other university departments.● Supervised advising and advisor training for College of Business athletes, conducting regular meetings, collaborating with athletic counselors, managing eligibility documentation, and ensuring NCAA compliance by tracking course progression.● Collaborated closely with colleagues to develop an online orientation course for incoming College of Business students, utilizing course management software and focusing on continuous improvement of information and content delivery.Key Achievements:♦ Expertly handled a diverse caseload of 350-500 undergraduate students, encompassing majors across the K-State College of Business.♦ Cultivated valuable professional relationships with students, employing a comprehensive advising approach that emphasized honesty, transparency, and genuine care for the entire student experience. As a result, the 2018 annual survey revealed an outstanding 96% satisfaction rate reported by students.

Manhattan, Ks

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Student Affairs In Higher Education

Master Of Science (M.S.), Community Counseling

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Agriculture: Animal Science & Industry

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Counseling And Student Affairs