Dayton Heffelfinger

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Dayton Heffelfinger

Career Coach of the Business Career Center College of Business University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Contact

Address
HLH 141S
Lincoln, NE 68588-0405
Phone
402-472-4210 On-campus 2-4210
Email
dheffelfinger2@unl.edu

Nebraska has been my home all my life so it was natural that I would find my place here at UNL. My journey here started with my bachelor’s where I studied Psychology with a minor in Child Youth and Family studies. From there I later began my master’s program studying education administration. All this experience would of course lead me back to where I started and help students to be successful both in their time here at UNL as well as moving forward after.

During both my bachelor’s and master’s studies I was fortunate enough to work on campus in TRIO programs helping low-income and first-generation students to find themselves in their academic and career path. My experiences in TRIO served to strengthen my understanding of students of many backgrounds and opened my eyes to several new ideas.

Please chat with me about cooking, movies, anime, video games, fantasy games, etc. I always love to nerd out about some of my interests and hear about new interests from my students.

Education

M.A. Educational Administration - Student Affairs Administration, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
B.A. Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Office Hours

The Business Career Center takes appointments in-person and virtually, which can be scheduled through Student Success Hub. You can also stop by 141 HLH from 1-4 pm Monday-Friday to check in for a drop-in session. To schedule an appointment directly with me, click here.

CliftonStrengths 

  1. Analytical
  2. Relator
  3. Competition
  4. Individualization
  5. Ideation

Courses 

As part of the Business Career Center, I assist in teaching these courses. 

  • Professional Internship (BSAD 395/cross listed) - Earn 0-3 credit hours in conjunction with an internship while learning about business theories, principles, and practices utilized in your major field of study.
  • Career Development and Planning (BSAD 222) - Develop your career goals and craft your résumé.
  • Internship and Job Search Strategies (BSAD 333) - Learn how to effectively search for, apply to, interview for, and secure internships and full time jobs. 
  • Professional and Life Skills (BSAD 444) - Learn how to effectively transition from college to career.