DJ Hardwick
Student, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Phone:
(213) 935-0220
Email:
Office Address:
SFT Rm. 142M
1013 W 27th Street
Kearney, NE 68849
WORK EXPERIENCE
2020-Present
First Year Experience Coordinator
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Student and Family Transitions
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Facilitate the integration of first-year students to the University community by coordinating major campus events designed to introduce first-year students to university traditions and create a foundation for developing community.
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Preserve and enhance department branding through social media marketing strategies, presentations, and meetings.
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Regular supervision and management of student employees and volunteers.
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Work closely with campus partners to create an intentional, collaborative, and inclusive experience for first-year students.
2021-Present
Undergraduate Fellow
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)
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First UNK scholar selected for the prestigious and reputable NASPA Minority Fellowship Program.
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Participate in weekly formal advising sessions to engage in structured exchanges and dialog.
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Attend conferences and experiential learning programs to network with professionals from colleges and universities across the country
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Read and discuss seminal documents and contemporary research pertaining to higher education student affairs.
2020-Present
Resident Assistant
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Residence Life
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Manage a university residence hall floor of 48 ethnically diverse undergraduate students.
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Run monthly floor meetings and conduct frequent room drop-ins to discuss events, developments, and concerns to ensure that students are kept up-to-date on all pertinent information.
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Enforce University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly, and enjoyable living environment.
Summer 2021
New Student Enrollment Leader
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Assist with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of New Student Orientation programs.
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Initiate and maintain positive and professional communications to prospective students and their families through social media, email, and phone calls.
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Acquaint new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations.
2021-Present
Title IX Process Advisor
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Equity and Compliance
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Assist complainants and respondents in understanding and navigating the Title IX investigation process.
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Accompany complainants and respondents to administrative meetings, interviews, and pre-hearing investigations.
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Serve on Title IX formal administrative hearing panels to hear witness testimony, review evidence, and provide recommendations for grievance decisions.
EDUCATION
2018-May 2022
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor of General Studies
Coursework: event planning, human resource management, counseling, marketing, and communications
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS & AWARDS
Mountain Plains Regional Vice President
2019-2020
Nebraska State President
2017-2018, 2020-2021
Nebraska State Vice President of Membership
2019-2020
National Leadership Conference Intern
2018, 2019
UNK Chapter Vice President
2019, 2020
First Generation Executive Committee Member
2019-2021
Student Court Chief Justice
2019-2022
College of Business and Technology Student Ambassador
2020-2022
First Generation Trailblazer Award
November 2021
Student Employee Rookie of the Year Award
April 2021
Student Body Homecoming King
October 2021
Board of Trustees Member
2014-2021
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Nebraska State Notary Public
Google Certified Educator - Level 1
OSHA General Industry Certification
World Health Organization
COVID-19: Detection, Prevention, Response, and Control Certification
Communication
Team Leadership
Problem-solving
Time Management
Adaptability
FEATURED CONTENT
FBLA-PBL Farewell | 59:10
"Hope is in tomorrow, but reality is now"
DJ Hardwick, Holly Rockenbach crowned UNK
homecoming royalty Thursday evening
"UNK’s homecoming royalty are selected
by two rounds of student voting"
