Virginia Motyka Email & Phone Number

Bloomsburg, PA, US

- Interim Director from October 2019-May 2020- Directly supervises areas of disability support services, tutoring services, learning support, and transition & completion support for all students.- Oversees the planning, development, and evaluation of academic support services - Supports students experiencing academic difficulties, coordinating specific.

Selinsgrove, PA

Selinsgrove, PA

• Outreach to junior and seniors in need of academic intervention and support
• Utilize Student Success Collaborative, an online system that helps manage student records and notes
• Developed an intentional, impactful workshop series program called “Adulting 101” to help students build life skills as they transition out of Susquehanna University
• Collaborate and maintain successful partnerships with faculty and staff to design and deliver junior and senior initiatives
• Organized group tutoring sessions for the Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA)/CORE Academic Skills for Educators test
• Advise the university’s chapter of the national leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa

Bloomsburg, PA

• Provided career coaching services and programming for all students and alumni
• Conducted one-on-one coaching on career decision-making, career/major exploration and research, resume writing, networking, interviewing skills, online media presence, and job search strategies
• Delivered group presentations about career and professional development topics
• Collaborated with department colleagues to advance the strategic goals of the department and Professional U

Bloomsburg

• Analyzed learning needs of students and implement study strategies that support their academic goals
• Designed and developed individualized learning materials
• Utilized early intervention and support software (MAP-Works/Transition Survey 2012-2014) to identify student academic transitional support needs
• Conducted individual sessions to assist students experiencing transitional issues
• Met with probationary and re-matriculated students to implement an academic recovery plan
• Created and disseminated strategic communications to new students about services and resources

Bloomsburg, PA

• Instructed a course for new freshmen designed to promote a successful transition to college life by the presentation of critical information about the academic program of the university
• Assisted students with locating and identifying campus resources appropriate to their needs
• Presented material to help students articulate personal strengths and challenges in adjusting to college life

Bloomsburg, PA

• Coordinated, managed, and scheduled online tutoring sessions for students taking Winter courses through a program called Blackboard Collaborate
• Connected with tutors and tutees to ensure quality services were being provided

• Conducted one-on-one mock interviews, resume, and cover letter reviews with students to prepare them for obtaining employment
• Met with and advised undergraduate students regarding continuing education, job search and professionalism
• Developed and presented career development presentations as requested by faculty. Topics included Interview Tips, Managing Up, Financial Literacy, Resume and Cover Letter tips.
• Facilitated Career Fair activities: kick-off events, registration, set up, and employer registration
• Developed department marketing materials
• Created Graduate School Preparation Worksheets to assist students with understanding steps to take when deciding on graduate programs

Lgbta Resource Center

• Mentored, advised, and empowered students regarding coming out, family, friends, and educational problems
• Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised three undergraduate students
• Engaged 10-15 volunteers in helping with Resource Center activities and events
• Responsible for daily operation of office including supervision of work study students, volunteers, coordination and program planning that included ally trainings, peer education panels, and research
• Developed, presented, and coordinated Bloomsburg University’s Ally Training Program to cultivate allies and increase awareness and understanding of LGBTA concerns
• Advised members of Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) student group

Women's Leadership And Student Development

• Developed Leadership Scholars Program (LSP) Guide Book for students completing the LSP program
• Presented information to incoming freshmen concerning the mission, goals, and services of the WLSD office at student summer orientation
• Interviewed other professionals at Cedar Crest College to identify opportunities for collaboration between offices
• Reviewed and provided feedback regarding the Student Activities department website

• Generated sales, coached staff, controlled expenses and identified potential candidates for store personnel throughout the year to meet store needs
• Provided functional training and ongoing strategic feedback to the Associate team
• Other duties included: scheduling procedures, resolving customer service/satisfaction concerns, control and impact conversion and sales, achieve payroll budget, motivate staff, and assist in establishing and.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), College Student Counseling And Personnel Services

B.S., Business: Marketing/ Management