Work Experience

Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development & Student Engagement

State University of New York College at Buffalo

Office of Student Leadership & Engagement

Assist in developing and facilitating student leader trainings for all student employees in Student Leadership and Engagement and United Students Government.
Assist in facilitating 20+ workshops for the Bengal Stripes Leadership Program and Student Organization and Achievement Workshop Series (SOAR).
Create program assessments and review processes in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Engagement.
Support in the planning of small- and large-scale campus programs to increase student engagement and retention.

NASPA NUFP Intern

University of California Merced

Office of the Vice-Chancellor,

Division of Student Affairs

Aligned ongoing divisional strategic planning efforts with an emerging institutional strategic plan in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
Created professional development and capacity-building opportunities for faculty, staff, and student employees regarding the disaggregation and analysis of assessment data.
Evaluated departmental equity and inclusion statements to ensure cohesion and connectedness to the divisional mission.
Audited divisional communications to ensure an asset-based paradigm by removing deficit-based language, policies, and practices.

First Year Experience Coordinator

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Student and Family Transitions

Facilitated 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.
Preserved and enhanced department branding through social media marketing strategies, presentations, and public relations.
Regularly supervised and managed student employees and volunteers.
Worked 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

Managed a university residence hall floor of 48 ethnically diverse undergraduate students.
Ran monthly floor meetings and conducted frequent room drop-ins to discuss events, developments, and concerns to ensure that students were kept up-to-date on all pertinent information.
Enforced 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 for 900+ students.
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.

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