Bob Orndorff, Ed.D.

Dr. Robert “Bob” Orndorff is the Associate Director of Career Services and Affiliate Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Penn State University. In his position, he directs and supervises all aspects of the professional career counseling program. In addition, he provides training and supervision for career counselors and doctoral-level graduate students.

He was the sole author and publisher of the first edition of Becoming the Best Me. Becoming the Best Me, Second Edition (JIST), teaches teens how to develop good character traits such as honesty and responsibility; career skills such as teamwork and leadership; and academic skills. Included is valuable insight from some of the nation’s top company recruiters, including those from Microsoft, Verizon, and PricewaterhouseCoopers on what skills and experiences are important in today’s world of work.

Bob is also the author of The Insider’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Job (Peterson’s) and the author of several articles, research papers, and more on character education, career planning and development, and job search. He is a highly sought after speaker and presenter and has given several career and character education presentations at seminars and conferences around the nation. He also serves as a career consultant in the education and business industries.

He has received numerous national recognitions throughout his professional career, including a national award for “the best educational program related to career services in the nation,” which was highlighted on Good Morning America, and the National Association of Colleges and Employers “Award of Excellence.”

Professional Affiliations
Member, American Association for Higher Education
Conference Volunteer, American Personnel Association
Member, Mid-Atlantic Association of Colleges and Employers
Member, National Association of Colleges and Employers
Member, North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers
Member, Pennsylvania College Career Services Association

Bob has a Doctor of Education degree in counselor education (specializing in career development) from Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania; a Master of Arts degree in student affairs in higher education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pennsylvania; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Bob currently reside in State College, Pennsylvania with his wife and children.

Books by Bob Orndorff, Ed.D.