Work Experience | DJ Hardwick

First Year Experience Coordinator

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Student and Family Transitions

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.
Preserve and enhance department branding through social media marketing strategies, presentations, and meetings.
Regular supervision and management of student employees and volunteers.
Work closely with campus partners to create an intentional, collaborative, and inclusive experience for first-year students.

Resident Assistant

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Office of Residence Life

Manage a university residence hall floor of 48 ethnically diverse undergraduate students.
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.
Enforce University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly, and enjoyable living environment.

New Student Enrollment Leader

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Assisted with the organization, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of new student enrollment and registration processes.
Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating icebreakers and small group discussions on college transition-related concerns and opportunities.
Performed assigned logistical tasks related to enrollment activities including check-in, placement of signage, management of promotion content, and class registration.
Acquainted new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules and regulations.

Title IX Process Advisor

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Equity and Compliance

Assist complainants and respondents in understanding and navigating the Title IX investigation process.
Accompany complainants and respondents to administrative meetings, interviews, and pre-hearing investigations.
Serve on Title IX formal administrative hearing panels to hear witness testimony, review evidence, and provide recommendations for grievance decisions.

Undergraduate Fellow

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)

First UNK scholar selected for the prestigious and reputable NASPA Minority Fellowship Program.
Participate in weekly formal advising sessions to engage in structured exchanges and dialog.
Attend conferences and experiential learning programs to network with professionals from colleges and universities across the country
Read and discuss seminal documents and contemporary research pertaining to higher education student affairs.

DJ Hardwick