Name: David Hartmann
Title: Assistant Director of Business & Finance
Department: Division of Student Affairs
Where are you from? Chicago, Illinois
What brought you to Student Affairs?
Conversations with my former Director, Theresa Delin, turned into the suggestion that I might want to apply for a job in Residential Services.
How many years have you worked in Student Affairs at Northwestern? 5.75
What’s your favorite part about working in Student Affairs?
The people with whom I work, and that the work is never boring.
What recommendation(s) do you have for someone new to Student Affairs?
Meet as many colleagues as possible across the University. Every person is doing important work.
Who or what has had the greatest influence on your career?
My Dad had the greatest influence on my career. His advice, while I may not have listened at the time, was spot-on.
What inspires you?
The Evanston campus inspires me in every season. We have a great variety of architecture set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.
How do you like to spend your free time?
Reading, writing, and playing music with friends.
What’s your favorite spot on campus? My favorite spot on campus is anywhere along the lake.
Each week a different staff member in the division of Student Affairs will be featured. Staff can opt in to be featured, by filling out the Staff Spotlight Submission form. Student Affairs Marketing staff reach out to staff from across the division asking for participation. The spotlights will be featured in the Student Affairs Snapshot e-newsletter.