Lynne Orr

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March *, 2021

The College of New Jersey

RE: Assistant Director, Career Development Center

Dear Search Committee,

This letter is an application for the Assistant Director, Career Development Center, The College of New Jersey. I viewed your opening on LinkedIn job listing site.

I have worked with Career Development in Higher Education for 25 years. I am recognized as a National Career Coach Faculty member for the National Association of Colleges and Employers. I have instructed professional development workshops, development of job search tools, guiding and assisting students with their academic and career success. Supervision, presentations, assessment, mentoring, technology, research, and student success strategies are my areas of strength.

This position seems to fit well with my knowledge and experience. I have over 25 years’ experience assisting traditional and non-traditional students in higher education. In addition, I am passionate about assisting students in becoming successful professionals, and guiding office professionals to collaborate as a team. If you are looking for a dedicated, passionate assistant director, I am you candidate.

My background and career goals seem to match your job requirements well. I am confident that I can perform this job effectively. In addition, I am genuinely interested in a position with The College of New Jersey.

Please consider my request for an interview to further discuss my qualifications and to learn more about this opportunity. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Lynne B. Orr

Lynne B. Orr

LYNNE B. ORR, PhD

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OBJECTIVE

Assistant Director, Career Development Center, The College of New Jersey

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Higher Education and Adult Learning

Employer relations – 7 years

Supervision and management – 30 years

Professional Service and Practice – 25 years

Research and Scholarship – 15 years

Leadership through Team Engagement – 20 years

Proficiency in using digital technologies to enhance mentoring and learning

Interact effectively with student development, enrollment management, administration, faculty and students

Experience with assessment and training faculty

LPC, NJ; Basic Coaching Certificate, Wellness Coach; Distance Certified Counselor

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Associate Director, Teacher Candidate Success, 10/19- present

Assistant Director 1/99-9/19

College of Education, Academic Advisement/Career Counseling

William Paterson University 7/15 – present

Train and supervise onsite career counseling interns

Received performance based promotion, 2020

Assist dean and associate dean with student challenges

Support student advocacy in completing program requirements

Created and implemented a 2-part series advancing communication and dispositions

Serve on the diversity, curriculum, field placement college councils

Conducted mixed-methods research on passing of Praxis Core

Received IRB permission to conduct mixed-methods research on generation Z

Facilitated an academic success program for education students to meet requisite professional standards

Design and implement developmental advising model suitable for teacher education students

Career Development and Advisement Center; William Paterson University 1/99 – 7/15

Received two performance based promotions; selected by peers; based upon exceptional performance in job title, university service, professional development, and civic engagement

Leader for CAS Review assessment team

Attended Director’s meetings in absence of Director

Facilitated and managed office in absence of director and associate director

Initiated and facilitated a student peer counseling program

Served as an advisor for the first-year students

Developed and implemented a unique presentation offered to Work Study students in collaboration with Financial Aid

Trained thirty facilitators (Directors, Deans, Administrators and Counselors) to conduct an interactive presentation utilizing the individual results of the Self-Directed Search

Organize curriculum for a career development course

Supervised, trained, and developed graduate assistants, graduate interns, student interns, and peer counselors

Conducted a NBCC – 100 hour certification program for Director, Assistant Directors, and Counselors

Career Counselor/ Technical and Special Events Coordinator 3/96-12/98

Career Development Center/Rutgers University Newark, NJ

Served as the Interim Internship Coordinator

Facilitated employer relations

Originator of departmental homepage, responsible for maintaining website

Counsel students and alumni on career related issues and employment search

Created three original database systems that transferred and computerized all office records

Organized and conducted Graduate/Professional School and Law School Day

Supervised college work study students

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Women’s Center, 6 years

Serve as a consultant and update the department website

Participated in 100 hour training for Domestic Violence Response Team

Research and complete IRB forms for a climate assessment

Presented at the Women’s History Month, careers for women

Serve on the LGBT Advisory Committee

Undergraduate Admissions, 14 years

Work collaboratively on a committee for transfer students

Create and implement special programming for transfer students

Serve as a presenter and spokesperson during open houses

Registrar’s Office, 7 years

Communicate effectively with office and staff

Assist office with information related to university academic policies

GE Committee, University Core Curriculum, 10 years

Developed, designed, and implemented a new general education curriculum

Involved in the research of 21st century skills

Participated on the Assessment team, 3 years

Leader and assessment coordinator, 5 years

Attended professional Assessment conference, Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education

Undergraduate Committee, 4 years

Served as committee chair

Coordinated meetings and documented records

Reviewed new course and program curriculum for undergraduate departments

Assessment Coordinator, 6 years

Developed and implemented various assessment tools; focus groups, surveys, rubrics and retention studies

Utilized Student Voice/Campus Lab in assessment practices

Collected, analyzed and completed executive reports on assessments

Recommended strategies and programs to enhance practices

First-Year Student Orientation, 12 years

Developed and implemented a career initiative and presentation during orientation

Created documentation, multi-media presentation and conducted sessions

Served on student orientation committee and parent orientation committee

Trained dean of students, directors, and professional staff

PUBLICATIONS

Di Noia, J., Orr, L., Byrd-Bredbenner, C. (2013). Residential Summer Camp Intervention Improves Camp Food Environment. American Journal of Health Behavior.

Orr, L. (2001). Incorporating PowerPoint into a presentation. Partner to Partner Advisory, 14 (12).

Orr, L. (2012). Counseling in a technical world: Student counselors’ technical skills, motivation, and self-efficacy. Dissertation, ProQuest 072699.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Senior/Contributing Faculty, Higher Education and Adult Learning 3/13 – present

Walden University

Received promotion to Senior Contributing Faculty, based on engaging students, community service, professional development and support of social change

Serve as a chair and second committee member for doctoral study students

Motivate and guide doctoral learners through completion of doctoral study project

Review and direct original studies documentation for university approval

Facilitate MA online courses, meeting all faculty requirements

oDoctoral Intensive Study – Research, EdD

oAssessment of ELL

oOnline teaching

oIncorporating technology into adult learning

oProgram Planning & Assessment

oCreating Support in the Learning Environment

oLeading Change in Student Support Services

oIntroduction to Higher Education

oHigher Education and Finance

oAdministration & Assessment of Online & Distance Learning

oEmerging Trends in Marketing/Recruiting/Promotions

oOptimum Quality and Productivity

oPrinciples of Marketing & Enrollment Management

Adjunct Professor, Graduate Level 9/09 – 12/10

Professional Counseling, William Paterson University Wayne, NJ

Instructed an Addictions Counseling course for CACREP accredited program

Conducted a hybrid research in counseling and program evaluation course, 3 semesters

Guided students in the further understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to counseling research and program evaluation

Facilitated course utilizing Blackboard as content management system

Supported students through the IRB process

Taught concepts on program evaluation, survey development, report writing, and APA style

Adjunct Instructor, Master’s in Higher Education Administration 1/17 – current

Created engaging instructional strategies f2f and online

Created curriculum, Instructed, and Assessed Courses: Assessment and Program Evaluation; Higher Education Public Policy; Higher Education Leadership

Adjunct Instructor, Graduate level, Clinical Counseling Psychology 9/11 – current

Career Development & Counseling

Created original curriculum for career development and counseling course

Taught graduate students career counseling theories and techniques

Facilitated individual career development for each student

Online Adjunct Instructor, Department of Arts & Sciences 7/09 – 11/10

Professional Studies, Kaplan University

Instructed an online academic strategies course

Conducted a synchronous online weekly class incorporating audio and multimedia

Provided a learning environment that supports student success

Administer and support course assessments and discussion boards

Maintained virtual office hours per week

Attended department and faculty meetings

Adjunct Professor 9/01-Present

Communication Department, William Paterson University Wayne, NJ

Develop and implement instructional materials

Apply technology to the classroom and conduct on-line classroom sessions

Incorporate a variety of teaching methods and strategies

Acknowledge for outstanding teaching skills and the ability to connect with the students

Teach Successful Business and Professional Communication, Public Speaking, Media Writing, Communication in Action, Mass Communication, Research, Freshman Seminar, University 100

Adjunct Professor, Public Health, Stress Management

Adjunct Professor, Kinesiology, Active Lifestyles for Health

Certified Instructor, Career Development Facilitator 7/06 – 12/07

National Career Development Association

Facilitated and instructed 100 hours of pre-existing curriculum approved by the NBCC

Guided career professionals in group and individual activities

Fostered a professional teaching environment

Instructor/Consultant 7/00-12/06

Human Resources Department, William Paterson University Wayne, NJ

Trained faculty, staff and administrators on how to develop and maintain university websites

Taught the university community how to create newsletters on the computer and create publications on MS Publisher

Instructed soft skills training seminars on time management, project management, and public speaking

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

NACADA Global Conference, 9/18

“Generation Z: Tell Us Your Story”

National Career Development Association, International Conference, 6/18

“Apps Technology Engagement”

Intellectual Discussions, Walden, 1/18

“Conducting a Mock Interview”

WP – Poster Presentation, 3/18

“Engaging Students: incorporating Technology”

NCDA International Conference, 6/17

“Generation Z Students”

NACADA State Conference, 6/17

“Advising Generation Z Students”

AAACE, National Conference, 10/15

“Engaging Adult Learners”

National Career Development Association, National Conference, 6/14

“Sailing into the Next Century: Bringing Your Parents on Board”

WPUNJ Scholarships Day, 5/13

“Fruits and Vegetables: Summer Camp Social Marketing”

NACADA Conference, 3/13

“Technical Tools for Academic Advisement”

AAACE International Conference, 11/12

“Self-Efficacy and Counselors’ Technical Skills”

Career Services Virtual Conference, InternBridge, 1/12

“Engaging and Connecting with Faculty”

Professional Enrichment Series, Costas College of Business, 2006-present

“LinkedIn and Social Networking”

“Social Networking and Career Development”

“Listening Skills”

“Incorporating Multi-media into Presentations”

“Enhancing Public Speaking Skills”

“Interviewing Skills”

Professional Development Day, College of Education, WPUNJ, 2004 - present

“Developing your Presentation Skills”

“Speed Interviewing”

Irvington Family Center, 2008 - 2013

“Workforce Development”

“Women Transitioning into the Workforce”

2007 Eastern PA Drive-In Conference

“Engaging Your Audience with Interactive Presentations”

2008 New Jersey Drive-In Conference, NACADA, 5/08

“Engaging Your Audience”

2008 NACADA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, 4/08

“Engaging Your Audience”

District 46 Spring Conference, Toastmasters, 5/02

“Effectively Incorporating PowerPoint into Presentations”

Sister-to-Sister Conference, William Paterson University

“Interviewing: Communicating Your Image”

New York Association of Speech and Hearing Association

43rd Annual Convention, 3/02

“Successful Job Search Strategies”

ASSESSMENTS

Created; General Education – Faculty Survey; General Education, current

Created/Implemented/Analyzed; General Education – Focus Group; Civic Engagement, 2018

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; General Education - Technology Intensive, 2016

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; General Education - Quantitative Perspective, 2016

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; General Education - Scientific Perspective, 2016

Created/Implemented/Analyzed; University Core Curriculum, Writing Intensive, Student, 2015

Review Committee Leader, CAS Career Services, 2014

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; University Core Curriculum – Two Years Out, Faculty Survey, 2013

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; CDAC Appointment Tracking, 2012-2013

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; New Program – Advisor Satisfaction, 2011-2012

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; New Location – Advisor Satisfaction, 2010-2011

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; Resume Rubric, 2011

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; Nursing Fair – Focus Group, 2010

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; Majors/Minors Day, 2010

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; Pre-test and Post-test, First Year Seminar, 2009

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; University Engagement, 2008

Created/ Implemented/ Analyzed; Workshop Evaluations, 2008

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Ethics Content Expert, National Association of Colleges and Employers

National Faculty Member/Career Coaching, NACE

Technology Committee Member, NCDA

Conference Committee Member, AAACE

Proposal Reviewer, AAACE, 4 years

Member, International Association of Distance Teaching

Member, National Association of Adult Education

Member, American Counseling Association

Member, National Career Development Association

Member, New Jersey Association of Counseling

Member, National Association of College Advisors

Previous Area 12 Governor, Toastmasters International

VP of Membership, NJACE

Previous Secretary/Member, New Jersey Association of Colleges and Employers

Previous World Record Holder/Member, United States Masters Swimming

COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT

Professional Representative, Faculty Senate, 2 years to present

Co-Chair, UCC Council, 5 years to present

Member, Faculty Senate, GE/UCC Council, 7 years to present

Committee Member, UCC Assessment Committee, 7 years

Member, Faculty Senate, Undergraduate Council, 3 years

Secretary, Registration and Advisement Committee, Faculty Senate

Volunteer, Registration for Undeclared Students

Member, E-mail and Web Committee

Instructor/Trainer, Web Page Maintenance and Design

Mentor, Career Development Center Staff Member

Speaker, OME, EOF, Admissions, Education Department, Nursing Department, Leadership Program, Athletic Department

TRAINING/MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Train and oversee graduate assistants, interns, and graduate interns

Manage and train the student peer counselors

Responsible for the information management of a database of over 11,000 students, over 7,000 employers, and over 1,000 web-job listings

Managed several computer systems migrations

Presented workshops on Netscape, Internet Searches, WordPerfect, HTML coding, web page development, PowerPoint, Public Speaking and Publisher

Responsible for implementing and managing migration process to new office computer system

Directed and motivated adults in strategy implementation

Instructed large and diverse groups on career related issues

Hired, trained and evaluated over fifteen instructors

Taught/coached children and adults swimming

Originator of newsletters including: interviewing, writing and designing

Increased program profits by over 200%

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ADD and ADHD, 12/18

Autism Awareness in College, 10/18

Counseling Ethics, 3/18

Domestic Violence Response Team, 5/13

Certificate, Basic Certified Coaching, 12/11

Participant, NACE Career Coaching Institute, 6/10

Attendee, Veteran’s Training for College Advisors, 5/10

Student, Personality Assessment, Clinical Psychology Program, William Paterson University, 12/04

Student, Community Resource Counseling, On-line, Special Education and Counseling, WPUNJ, 7/04

Participant, Writing Across the Curriculum Workshop, 1/04

Participant, BlackBoard Institute, 6/03

Student, Online Techniques for Corporate Instructors, New York University

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Dream Weaver, SPSS, BlackBoard, Tegrity, Prezi, Internet Searches, HTML coding, web page development, Resume Management, Employer/Job Listings PowerPoint, WordPerfect, MS Word, Internet Explorer, Windows NT, Access, Excel and Publisher

Noted for trouble shooting ability, problem determination and effective communication

Designed websites, newsletters, flyers, banners and business cards

Created and maintained three original home pages utilizing emacs, HTML coding, HTML Write and Dream Weaver

Self-taught various software applications and installed software

Organized and implemented an Internet resume referral service with over 10,100 accounts, which increased user usage significantly

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Scholarship Reviewer, Walden University, 3 years

Parent Council, Secretary; Hofstra University, 2 years

Board Member, Fayson Lakes Swim Club, 5 years

League Delegate, Lakeland Swim Conference, 5 years

Official, Swimming, 5years

Scholarship Reviewer, Kinnelon High School, 3 years

Chaperone, Teen Canteen, 3 years

WPUNJ – Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, 13 years

EDUCATION

Capella University, Ph.D., Adult and Post-Secondary Education, 2011

Emphasis: Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation

Capella University, Post-Masters Certification in College Teaching, March 2009

Management Leadership Institute, Higher Education Certificate

Richmond University, July 2000

MA, Counseling, Concentration: Higher Education; May 1995

Montclair State University; Upper Montclair, NJ

REFERENCES

Nancy Weiner, Librarian

William Paterson University

Served as Tri-chair, UCC Council

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Cathy Bertani, Co-Teacher

Communication Department

William Paterson University

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Alexander Corsillo, Assistant Director/Career Development

William Paterson University

Served as supervisor for graduate internship

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