Assistant Director for Resources

About This Role

The NACADA Center for Research is seeking applicants for the Assistant Director for Resources position. The NACADA Assistant Director for Resources is a contributing member of the NACADA Center for Research related to NACADA publications. The Assistant Director for Resources serves as the managing editor of the NACADA Journal, the NACADA Review, and other sponsored publications. The position leads and facilitates NACADA's strategic publication plan, including overseeing relevant work with advisory boards related to publishing, coordinating creation of print and electronic versions of various academic advising publications, and recruiting and working with writers and editors for the association's academic advising content and professional development.

The position also supports scholarly work across a range of projects under NACADA's research agenda of impact, context, and theories of academic advising in higher education.

NACADA:
The Global Community for Academic Advising is the premier Association for student success through academic advising in higher education. Formally chartered on May 2, 1979, NACADA serves its members through a variety of professional development and networking opportunities. In addition, the Association supports student success at the institution level through its comprehensive consulting services, Outcomes of Advising Surveys, and NACADA Excellence in Academic Advising program.

The NACADA Center for Research at Kansas State University is the first global think tank dedicated to research in academic advising and student success and serves as a resource for advancing the scholarly practice and applied research related to academic advising. This position will support research and resources for the NACADA Center for Research across a range of projects under NACADA's research agenda of impact, context, and theories of academic advising in higher education.

This position is hybrid and/or remote eligible
. This position is eligible for hybrid and/or remote worksite. Work may be performed on employer premises, designated assignment location and/or performed fully in a remote capacity. Out-of-state travel related to attendance at educational events for NACADA events (meetings and conferences) and professional development activities may be required.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

• Master's degree in communication, journalism, or a related field and five years of relevant experience
• Five years of experience with publications development, oversight, and distribution
• Strong knowledge of peer-reviewed publishing processes, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial workflows, production, indexing, and dissemination
• Knowledge of manuscript tracking systems, publishing software, open access models, digital libraries, and metrics tools (e.g., Impact Factor, h-index, altmetrics)
• Experience with contract negotiations and oversight of RFP processes
• Exceptional writing, researching, editing, proofreading, and digital publishing skills
• Experience working effectively with diverse populations and volunteers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel within the U.S.
• Experience with academic publications as an editor and manuscript reviewer
• Writing and reporting skills
• Evidence of a scholarly research agenda

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position, to include an elaboration of at least one experience from your resume and how it prepares you for this role.
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Applications close on:
January 26, 2026

$70,835-$113,332